Unisex name
Karma name meaning
“action; consequences arising from actions”
Karma means “action” and “the consequences arising from actions.” In this sense, it derives from Sanskrit karman, meaning “action” or “deed.” Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes the connection between something done and the effects that follow.
What does Karma mean?
Action; consequences arising from actions
In Turkish: eylem; eylemlerin doğurduğu sonuçlar
Karma functions as a personal name in some naming traditions and relates to action and its consequences. Its technical meanings in Hindu and Buddhist thought are broader than a casual interpretation as fate; the Turkish record does not establish whether this concept or the unrelated Turkish word was intended.
Origin of the name Karma
As a personal name, it may derive from Sanskrit karman, action or deed. Turkish karma meaning mixed, formed from the verb karmak, is an unrelated homonym.
How to pronounce Karma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kaɾma/ |
Is Karma a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Karma is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Karma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Karma
Famous people named Karma
- Karma Özer
FAQ about the name Karma
What is the meaning of Karma?
Karma means “action; consequences arising from actions”. As a personal name, it may derive from Sanskrit karman, action or deed. Turkish karma meaning mixed, formed from the verb karmak, is an unrelated homonym.
Is Karma a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Karma is used for both boys and girls.
Is Karma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Karma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Karma?
Karma is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Karma have?
Karma has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Karma?
Karma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Karma?
Notable people named Karma include Karma Özer.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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