Kasun

Kasun is a masculine given name widely used in Sri Lanka. It is most common among Sinhalese speakers, though it also appears among Tamil-speaking communities and in Sri Lankan diaspora communities abroad.

Origin and usage: Kasun is a native Sinhala given name. Its exact etymology is not widely documented in English-language sources, and it is typically used as a standalone name rather than part of a longer compound. In Sri Lanka, Kasun is given across generations and appears across a range of professions, including sports, arts, and public life.

Geographic distribution: While concentrated in Sri Lanka, the name is found among Sri Lankan communities in countries with diasporic populations, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and some Middle Eastern nations.

Notable people: The name is borne by several Sri Lankan public figures, particularly athletes, though no single individual is universally associated with the name Kasun.

See also: For related names and naming practices, see lists of Sinhala given names and Sinhala onomastics.