"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
Christian Name · Sanskrit/Irish Origin
Kiran Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Kiran
unisex
Kiran means "ray of light" or "beam," from Sanskrit. The name is not in the King James Bible, but the light it points to is: "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" (John 8:12).
Is Kiran in the Bible?
No — the name Kiran does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Ray of light; Beam", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Kiran.
Pronunciation:/KEER-un/
OriginSanskrit/Irish
MeaningRay of light; Beam
What does Kiran mean?
Kiran is a unisex name of Sanskrit/Irish origin meaning "Ray of light; Beam". Kiran is the ray of light — and Christ is the light of the world. 'I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.' Kiran follows the Light.
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What does Kiran mean in the Bible?
Kiran means "Ray of light; Beam" and is a name of Sanskrit/Irish origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Kiran is the ray of light — and Christ is the light of the world. 'I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.' Kiran follows the Light.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Kiran?
Kiran is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Ray of light; Beam" — not because Scripture names anyone Kiran.
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."
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Which books of the Bible mention Kiran?
Kiran is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Kiran?
Kiran beams with the light of Christ — never walking in darkness, a city on a hill, the ray that follows the Light of the world.
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Kiran name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Kiran does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Ray of light; Beam", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Kiran.
Kiran means "Ray of light; Beam." It is a Sanskrit/Irish name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Ray of light; Beam" — runs right through the Bible.
Sanskrit/Irish. Kiran comes into English from Sanskrit/Irish and carries the sense "Ray of light; Beam." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Kiran
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Kiran?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Kiran?
You can read every verse where Kiran appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.