Definitions

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  • proper noun A male given name used by Hindus.
  • proper noun A female given name used by Hindus and Sikhs.

Etymologies

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From Sanskrit, meaning a "ray of light".

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Examples

  • In many ways I learnt Kiran is chip of the old block and has gone ahead and achieved what her mother just missed.

    Archive 2006-10-01 Anjali 2006

  • In many ways I learnt Kiran is chip of the old block and has gone ahead and achieved what her mother just missed.

    Badampak er Shengdanepak Anjali 2006

  • I called Kiran over there and told her to let me give one screen test.

    ApunKaChoice.com 2009

  • And there's another number in here, John and Kiran, that is really interesting.

    CNN Transcript Apr 15, 2009 2009

  • BARBARA STARR, CNN PENTAGON CORRESPONDENT: Well, you know Kiran, that is the question.

    CNN Transcript Jul 23, 2009 2009

  • FEYERICK: So Kiran, that is a little bit of a description of what happened last night.

    CNN Transcript Feb 13, 2009 2009

  • What we're asking them to do requires strong motivation and if you're facing two years in prison, Kiran, that is a strong motivation to succeed.

    CNN Transcript Apr 17, 2009 2009

  • So, Kiran, that is the initial reaction that we are getting at this hour, confirming that President Obama has, in fact, been informed of these latest reports regarding the detention of these two journalists -- Kiran.

    CNN Transcript Jun 8, 2009 2009

  • Clearly, Kiran, that is much easier said than done right now.

    CNN Transcript Apr 8, 2009 2009

  • It could be hormones as well, Kiran, which is interesting.

    CNN Transcript Feb 11, 2009 2009

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