1) Hindu girl name 
Karu{IAST|ṇ}ā (in both Sanskrit and Pali) is generally translated as compassion. It is part of the spiritual path of both Buddhism and Jainism. ==Buddhism== Karu{IAST|ṇ}ā is important in all schools of Buddhism. For Theravāda Buddhists, dwelling in karu{IAST|ṇ}ā is a means for attaining a happy present life and heavenly rebirth. For Mah
in Buddhism, the perfect virtue of compassion. See brahmavihra.[2 related articles]
Compassion. One of the brahmaviharas. 
the universal compassion of a Bodhisattva.