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Karma

KAR-mah

/ˈkɑːrmɑː/

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Syllable breakdown

karma

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Dzongkha (Bhutan)/Sanskrit
Meaning
Action, deed; the cosmic principle of cause and effect; a sacred and very common Bhutanese name
Gender
unisex

Pronunciation tips

Pronounced similarly to the English word 'karma'. The 'r' is slightly rolled in Dzongkha.

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