ThinkabaraKiran: meaning and origin
Kiran
“Ray of light”
- Gender
- 🧒 Unisex
- Origin
- 🪷 Sanskrit / Indian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- K
About the name Kiran
Kiran is a girl or a boy’s name from the Sanskrit / Indian tradition. Its meaning is “ray of light”. Names from Sanskrit and Indian languages — like Maya, Arjun, Priya and Ravi.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean light.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Sanskrit / Indian names
- Anika 👧Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna · Sanskrit / Indian
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Lila 👧Play; also linked to the lilac flower · Sanskrit / Indian
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Rohan 👦Ascending · Sanskrit / Indian
Sibling name ideas (Sanskrit / Indian, girls and boys)
- Anika 👧Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna · Sanskrit / Indian
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Lila 👧Play; also linked to the lilac flower · Sanskrit / Indian
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
More unisex names starting with K
- Kai 🧒Sea (Hawaiian); also has meanings in Japanese, Welsh and Scandinavian · Hawaiian
- Kalani 🧒The heavens · Hawaiian
Questions and answers
What does the name Kiran mean?
Kiran is a name of Sanskrit / Indian origin. It means: ray of light.
Is Kiran a boy or girl name?
Kiran is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Kiran have?
Kiran has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.