Kiran

Sanskrit

"ray of light"

Kiran Origin and Meaning

The name Kiran is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ray of light".

Though it sounds like a modern invention, Kiran is a traditional Hindu name from India; chosen for her son by actress Kelli Williams. Author Kiran Desai is a woman and this name, which bears a resemblance to both the Irish (male) Kieran and the fifties favorite Karen, certainly works as well for a girl.

Kiran Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 530 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Kiran

• 530 Nameberry 2025
• 344 Unique 2024

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Famous People Named Kiran

• Kiran Kumar Indian actor
• Kiran Nagarkar Indian novelist
• Kiran Chemjong Nepali footballer
• (Nallari) Kiran Kumar Reddy Indian actor
• Kiran Shah Kenyan,Indian actor
• Kiran Shankar More Indian cricketer
• (Winand) Kiran Madhankumar Bechan Dutch footballer
• Kiran Bhatt Former wife of Indian Director Mahesh Bhatt and mother of Indian Actress Pooja Bhatt

The name Kiran in Pop Culture

• Kiran Awasthi Malhotra Character played by Juhi Chawla in Indian film Darr directed by Yash Chopra