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Karn is a given name of Indian origin, often derived from the Sanskrit karṇa, meaning "ear." The spelling Karn or Karna reflects transliteration variants, and the name is used in several Indian languages, sometimes as a first name and occasionally as a surname in South Asia. In classical literature, Karṇa (or Karna) is a well-known figure, and the variant Karn appears in various texts and retellings.

In the Indian epic Mahabharata, Karṇa is a central figure whose life story is marked by ambition,

In modern usage, Karn or Karna remains a common given name in India and among the Indian

virtue,
and
tragedy.
He
is
born
to
Kunti
and
the
sun
god
Surya,
and
is
raised
by
Adhiratha,
a
charioteer,
and
his
wife
Radha.
Karṇa
becomes
a
renowned
warrior,
celebrated
for
his
martial
skill,
generosity,
and
adherence
to
vows.
He
aligns
with
Duryodhana
during
the
Kurukshetra
War
and
fights
against
the
Pandavas,
including
his
half-brother
Arjuna.
Karṇa's
generosity—often
highlighted
as
a
defining
virtue—coexists
with
the
complexities
of
his
birth,
social
status,
and
loyalties.
In
a
key
episode,
he
relinquishes
his
divine
armor
and
earrings
to
the
gods,
symbolizing
his
adherence
to
fate
and
duty.
Karṇa’s
life
ends
in
battle,
and
his
death
is
one
of
the
most
discussed
moments
in
the
epic,
contributing
to
his
portrayal
as
a
tragic
and
morally
nuanced
figure.
diaspora.
The
name
appears
in
literature,
film,
and
contemporary
discourse
as
a
cultural
reference
to
courage,
loyalty,
and
the
tension
between
fate
and
choice,
reflecting
the
enduring
influence
of
the
Karṇa
narrative.