What origin is the name Kaartika?

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

What are good brother names for Kaartika?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kaartika?

Kaartika 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.

Kaartika

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kaartika

Kaartika

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kaartika is an Indian unisex name meaning "One born under the star of light".

Parents who choose Kaartika pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "One born under the star of light". At 8 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 star of light

Popularity

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Quick answers about Kaartika

What does Kaartika mean?

Kaartika is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "One born under the star of light".

How popular is Kaartika?

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Brother names that go with Kaartika

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Kaartika

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Kaartika.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 5

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 Kaartika

Kaartika means "One born under the star of light" — 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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