Compassion, mercy, or kindness
Derived from the Sanskrit word for compassion, Karuna is a significant concept in Indian philosophy and spirituality. In Buddhism and Jainism, it refers to the desire to remove the suffering of others, making it a name with deep altruistic roots.
Less common today
Karuna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,287 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian actress known for the Apu Trilogy
Prominent Indian lawyer and human rights activist
