Kiratleen
Kiratleen is a Sikh girl name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Absorbed in praise of God”.
| Meaning | Absorbed in praise of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਕੀਰਤਲੀਨ |
| Pronunciation | KEE-rut-leen |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Kiratleen
Kiratleen joins kirat, praise (as in kirtan, the singing of God's praises), with leen, absorbed or immersed, to describe one lost in devotion. Some families also read kirat as honest work, in line with Sikh teaching. Names ending in -leen, such as Jasleen and Harleen, are very popular in modern Sikh naming and are mostly given to girls.
Is Kiratleen a Sikh name?
The name reflects kirtan, the sung worship at the heart of the gurdwara service; as a Sikh name it is used with Kaur for girls and occasionally Singh for boys.
How popular is Kiratleen?
A modern name used among Sikh families in Punjab and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Kiratleen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiratleen mean?
Kiratleen means 'Absorbed in praise of God'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Kiratleen a Sikh name?
The name reflects kirtan, the sung worship at the heart of the gurdwara service; as a Sikh name it is used with Kaur for girls and occasionally Singh for boys.
How do you pronounce Kiratleen?
Kiratleen is pronounced KEE-rut-leen.
Is Kiratleen a boy or girl name?
Kiratleen is usually a girl name.