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Karma

कर्म

Action, deed, or work

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'kṛ', Karma signifies the universal law of cause and effect in Indian philosophy. It represents the concept that every action, intent, or thought influences the future of the individual, serving as a core principle in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

UnisexSanskritMithun · GeminiMrigashiraPythagorean no. 8 · The Achiever2 syllables
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Karma in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiकर्म
Bengaliকর্ম
Punjabiਕਰ੍ਮ
Gujaratiકર્મ
Odiaକର୍ମ
Teluguకర్మ
Kannadaಕರ್ಮ
Malayalamകര്മ
Tamilகர்ம

Pythagorean numerology 8 · The Achiever — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as ambitious, confident, capable and goal-oriented.

Mithun rashi · Gemini — element Air, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Chha and Ke.

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Last reviewed 3 Aug 2026

  • GeneralAI provenance assessment

    AI evidence (gemini-3.6-flash, confidence 0.95): Genuine Sanskrit/Tibetan name meaning action. Verified via tradition; no URL given.

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