Karma
/K-AA-R-M-AA/
The great law of action and consequence — Karma names a child as one living within the moral physics of the universe, where every intention sent into the world returns transformed. In Tibetan Buddhism Karma is itself a given name, not a burden but a reminder: that each of us is the sum of choices and each choice shapes the next. Ancient in Tibet, it carries a lightness Western understanding sometimes forgets — karma is creative, not merely punitive
See Karma scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Karma is a unisex's name of Tibetan origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "The great law of action and consequence — Karma names a child as one living within the moral physics of the universe, where every intention sent into the world returns transformed. In Tibetan Buddhism Karma is itself a given name, not a burden but a reminder: that each of us is the sum of choices and each choice shapes the next. Ancient in Tibet, it carries a lightness Western understanding sometimes forgets — karma is creative, not merely punitive" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Karma is also used in Hindu traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Chinese, Indian, Nepali, American, European, Taiwanese families, Karma carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Karma
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Karma resonates in either tradition.
How Karma sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Karma breaks down into 5 phonemes: /K-AA-R-M-AA/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
The six signals, applied to Karma
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Names similar to Karma
If Karma resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Buddhist unisex names, common in Chinese families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist unisex names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist unisex names that open with the same syllables as Karma
Common questions about Karma
What does the name Karma mean?
Karma means "The great law of action and consequence — Karma names a child as one living within the moral physics of the universe, where every intention sent into the world returns transformed. In Tibetan Buddhism Karma is itself a given name, not a burden but a reminder: that each of us is the sum of choices and each choice shapes the next. Ancient in Tibet, it carries a lightness Western understanding sometimes forgets — karma is creative, not merely punitive." It is a unisex name of Tibetan origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Karma a boy or girl name?
Karma is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Karma?
Karma is of Tibetan origin, used in Buddhist, Hindu traditions, commonly among Chinese, Indian, Nepali families.
What is the numerology of Karma?
Karma has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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