Kiranmay
Kiranmay is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Full of light, radiant”.
| Meaning | Full of light, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | কিরণময় |
| Pronunciation | KIH-run-moy |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Kiranmay
Kiranmay joins Sanskrit kirana, 'ray of light', with the suffix -maya, 'made of' or 'full of', giving 'radiant' or 'full of rays', a poetic description of the sun. The Bengali pronunciation ends with an -oy sound, so it is also written Kiranmoy. It belongs to a family of Bengali names built with -moy, such as Jyotirmoy and Chinmoy.
Is Kiranmay a Hindu name?
Kiranmay has a light Hindu association through the sun, but it is chosen more for its poetic meaning than a deity link.
How popular is Kiranmay?
Used mainly among Bengali families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiranmay mean?
Kiranmay means 'Full of light, radiant'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Kiranmay a Hindu name?
Kiranmay has a light Hindu association through the sun, but it is chosen more for its poetic meaning than a deity link.
How do you pronounce Kiranmay?
Kiranmay is pronounced KIH-run-moy.
Is Kiranmay a boy or girl name?
Kiranmay is usually a boy name.