What origin is the name Kaarthik?

Kaarthik comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Kaarthik?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Kaarthik — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Kaarthik?

Kaarthik starts with the syllable “Ka” (का), which traditionally belongs to Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, in Mithun rashi (Gemini). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Kaarthik

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kaarthik

Kaarthik

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Kaarthik is an Indian unisex name meaning "Derived from Kartikeya, the deity. Means the god of war; son of Lord Shiva. Used to honor courage and martial prowess in a child.".

With Indian roots, Kaarthik is a unisex name that means "Derived from Kartikeya, the deity. Means the god of war; son of Lord Shiva. Used to honor courage and martial prowess in a child.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Kartikeya, the deity. Means the god of war; son of Lord Shiva. Used to honor courage and martial prowess in a child.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Kaarthik

What does Kaarthik mean?

Kaarthik is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from Kartikeya, the deity. Means the god of war; son of Lord Shiva. Used to honor courage and martial prowess in a child.".

How popular is Kaarthik?

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Brother names that go with Kaarthik

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Kaarthik.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Ka” suit babies born in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Mithun rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kaarthik

Kaarthik means "Derived from Kartikeya, the deity. Means the god of war; son of Lord Shiva. Used to honor courage and martial prowess in a child." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Nora — "Nora is a short form of Honora, from the Latin honor, and of Eleanor. It means 'honour'." (Irish)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)