Etymology

Kiran

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Today it means: A male given name from Sanskrit used by Hindus and Jains. Full definition →

Sanskrit किरण
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  1. Sanskrit · derived fromकिरण“ray of light”
  2. English todayKiran

From Sanskrit किरण (kiraṇa, “ray of light”).

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