What Does the Name Karna Mean
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Karna Name Meaning
HinduismDerived from Sanskrit कर्ण (karna) meaning "ear". This is the name of the son of the Hindu sun god Surya and the goddess Kunti, who gave birth to him through her ear. He was a great warrior who joined the...
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