Ray of light
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Kiran is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Ray of light". Listed origin: Sanskrit.
KEER-an
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Kiran is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Ray of light". Listed origin: Sanskrit.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KEER-an. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kiran. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Kiki. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Kiran Anaya, Kiran Rai, Kiran Tara aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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