Kiran Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kiran Name at a Glance

Name	Kiran
Meaning	Beam of light.
Origin	Sanskrit
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kiran Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kiran means “Beam of light”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kiran Name Origin

Our database records Kiran under Sanskrit origin. Browse more Sanskrit baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kiran a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kiran is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kiran

When considering Kiran for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.