Karunaratne Family History

Karunaratne Surname Meaning

Sri Lankan: Sinhalese surname whose first element derives ultimately from Sanskrit karuṇā ‘compassion’.

The surname-forming element -ratne literally means ‘gem’.

This element comes from the Sanskrit term ratna.

Thus, the full meaning of the surname reflects a combination of compassion and preciousness.

The heritage and linguistic roots highlight the cultural significance of the name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Ramnarine, Carnahan, Carnevale, Narayan, Barbara, Hardcastle, Pankratz, Crumrine, Mannarino, Amarante

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