What origin is the name Kaarthika?

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

What are good brother names for Kaarthika?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kaarthika?

Kaarthika 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.

Kaarthika

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kaarthika

Kaarthika

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kaarthika is an Indian unisex name meaning "One born under the Karthigai star".

Kaarthika is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "One born under the Karthigai star". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

One born under the Karthigai star

Popularity

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Quick answers about Kaarthika

What does Kaarthika mean?

Kaarthika is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "One born under the Karthigai star".

How popular is Kaarthika?

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Brother names that go with Kaarthika

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Kaarthika

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Kaarthika.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 1

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 Kaarthika

Kaarthika means "One born under the Karthigai star" — these names share that spirit.

Owen — "Owen comes from the Welsh Owain, possibly from the Latin Eugenius, meaning 'well born' or 'noble'." (Welsh)
Stella — "Stella is Latin for 'star'. Sir Philip Sidney used it in his sonnets in the 1500s." (Latin)

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