Kiran
ray of light
- Origin
- Punjabi
- Religion
- Sikh
- Gender
- Unisex
- Country
- India
- Pronunciation
- KIH-run
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Kiran
Kiran is a unisex name of Punjabi origin meaning "ray of light". It is most commonly used in Sikh families and is especially popular in India.
Kiran means a ray of light and is used across Punjabi, Hindi and Nepali-speaking communities for both boys and girls — one of South Asia's genuinely unisex names. It is short, easy in English, and widely recognised in the UK, where it has been in steady use in Punjabi families for three generations.
Popularity trend: Kiran has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Kiran
- What does the name Kiran mean?
- Kiran means "ray of light". It's a unisex name of Punjabi origin, most commonly used in Sikh families and popular in India.
- Where does the name Kiran come from?
- Kiran originates from Punjabi. On Babbloom it's classified in the Sikh naming tradition.
- Is Kiran a boy or girl name?
- Kiran is a unisex name — used for babies of any gender.