Karuna

Teach baby the importance of a sympathetic heart with the name Karuna. Typically spelled karuṇā in Sanskrit, this gender-neutral moniker translates to “compassion” or “mercy.” If you plan on connecting your little one to your faith, this name is a prominent element in Buddhism, where it’s described as one of the four noble practices, a.k.a. the brahmavihāra. If you want to instill a drive for caretaking and improving the lives of the people around them, Karuna can make for a great choice.