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Kiran
Kiran (name) means a given name of Sanskrit origin, used by both men and women, meaning "ray of light.". Example: “Kiran was named after the first light of dawn.”
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A given name of Sanskrit origin, used by both men and women, meaning "ray of light."
"Kiran was named after the first light of dawn."
How to use Kiran
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA South Asian given name meaning "ray of light."
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Etymology
From Sanskrit "kirana," meaning a ray or beam of light.
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What does “Kiran” mean?
The word “Kiran” means a given name of Sanskrit origin, used by both men and women, meaning "ray of light.". In plain terms, a South Asian given name meaning "ray of light.".
How do you use “Kiran” in a sentence?
Here is “Kiran” used in a sentence: “Kiran was named after the first light of dawn.”
What part of speech is “Kiran”?
“Kiran” is a name.
Where does the word “Kiran” come from?
The word “Kiran” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit "kirana," meaning a ray or beam of light.
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