Kiran
Meaning of Kiran
The name Kiran is a beautiful unisex name of Indian origin, pronounced kee-RAHN (/kiˈrɑn/). It carries the meaning of "ray of light" or "beam of sunlight," symbolizing brightness and hope. Kiran has variations including Kieran and Keiran, which are often used in English-speaking countries. The name has been steadily used in the United States over several decades, with its popularity peaking in the mid-1990s and maintaining a consistent presence since then. With its rich cultural heritage and positive connotations, Kiran is an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their child.
Pronunciation
Indian
- Pronunced as kee-RAHN (/kiˈrɑn/)
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Notable People Named Kiran
| Kiran Bedi is a former tennis player who made history as the first woman to join the Indian Police Service and later served as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. |
| Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indian billionaire entrepreneur, executive chairperson, and founder of Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited, known for her outstanding contributions to science and chemistry. |
| Kiran Musunuru is an American cardiologist and leading expert in gene-editing, known for his research on the genetics and genomics of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. |
| Kiran Verma is an Indian social activist and founder of Simply Blood, known for his 21000KM Walk for Blood Donation Awareness. |
| Kiran Rao is an accomplished Indian film producer, screenwriter, and director, known for her work in Hindi cinema and her co-founding of the non-profit organization Paani Foundation to combat drought in Maharashtra. |
| Kiran Desai is an acclaimed Indian author, known for her award-winning novel The Inheritance of Loss and recognized as one of the "most influential" global Indian women. |
| Kiran Leonard is a musician, composer, and singer-songwriter hailing from Saddleworth, Greater Manchester. |
| Kiran Shiv Nadar is an Indian art collector, philanthropist, and founder of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, known for her work with the Shiv Nadar Foundation. |
| Kiran Matharu is a female English professional golfer competing on the Ladies European Tour. |
| Kiran Seth is an Indian academician and the founder of SPIC MACAY, a non-profit organization promoting Indian classical music and dance. |
| Kiran Shantaram is an Indian film personality, former Sheriff of Mumbai, and head of various film and cultural foundations and organizations. |
| Kiran Sethi is a Delhi-based police officer recognized for organizing women's self-defense and police services training camps across India, and was honored by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in 2015. |
| Kiran Ahluwalia is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for blending Indian music with African desert blues and Western styles, and she won the 'Newcomer' category in the inaugural Songlines Music Awards in 2009. |
| Kiran Ghai is a prominent figure in Indian politics, serving as the national vice president of the Bharatiya Janata Party and holding key positions in the Bihar Legislative Council. |
| Kiran Reddy is an Indian cricketer who made his Twenty20 debut for Nagaland in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 25 February 2019. |
