Karnad is an Indian name that may refer to the following notable people: Karnad Sadashiva Rao (1881–1937), Indian freedom fighter Bharat Karnad, Indian national security expert Girish Karnad (1938–2019), Indian actor, film director and writer Raghu Karnad, Indian journalist and writer V.G. Karnad (1925–2020), Indian classical flautist
See also Rag Boli Karnad, a village in Iran