Karma
Meaning of Karma
Karma is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its roots in Sanskrit and holds deep meaning, representing the concept of cause and effect or the law of moral consequences. In American English as well as British English, Karma is pronounced as KAHR-muh (/kɑrmə/). A variation of this name is Carma. Over the years, Karma has gained popularity in the United States, with consistent use since the early 1900s. While it may not be among the most common names, it has steadily climbed in popularity over time. In recent years, there have been around 170 to 200 babies named Karma annually in the United States. This unique name carries a sense of spiritual significance and can be a great choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their little girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAHR-muh (/kɑrmə/)
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Notable People Named Karma
| Karma Tenkyong Wangpo, a king of Tibet from 1620 to 1642, led the Tsangpa Dynasty and faced a significant conflict with the Gelugpa sect and the Dalai Lama, resulting in the downfall of his regime and the establishment of a new Tibetan state. |
| Karma Phuntsok Namgyal was a king of Tibet from 1618 to 1620, belonging to the influential Tsangpa Dynasty. |
| Karma Nabulsi is a prominent Tutor and Fellow in Politics at the University of Oxford, known for her research on 18th and 19th century political thought, laws of war, and the contemporary history and politics of Palestinian refugees and representation. |
| Karma Pakshi, 2nd Karmapa Lama - Karma Pakshi, the 2nd Gyalwa Karmapa, was a child prodigy with a deep understanding of Dharma philosophy and meditation, recognized as the reincarnation of Dusum Khyenpa. |
| Karma Lingpa (1326–1386) was a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, known for revealing the Bardo Thodol, also known as the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and believed to be the reincarnation of Chokro Lü Gyeltsen. |
| Karma Thinley Rinpoche is a prominent master of Tibetan Buddhism known for his expertise in various traditions and his talents as a scholar, poet, and artist. |
| Drungtsho Karma Wangchuk is a Bhutanese politician and member of the National Assembly of Bhutan since October 2018. |
| Karma Shakya - Karma is a versatile Nepalese actor known for his roles in popular films such as Sano Sansar, Loot, and Lukamari, and is recognized for his talent in the Nepali film industry. |
| Karma Sonam Lepcha is a prominent Bharatiya Janata Party politician from Sikkim, known for his election victories in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. |
