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Karma

KAR-mah

/ˈkɑːrmɑː/

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Syllable breakdown

karma

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Tibetan/Sanskrit (Tibet/Bhutan)
Meaning
Action; deed; the law of cause and effect
Gender
unisex

Pronunciation tips

Widely used as a given name in Tibetan and Bhutanese cultures

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