What origin is the name Karikaalan?

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

What are good brother names for Karikaalan?

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

What is the rashi of the name Karikaalan?

Karikaalan 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.

Karikaalan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Karikaalan

Karikaalan

Unisex

Indian

4 syllables

Karikaalan is an Indian unisex name meaning "A historical Chola king known for his prowess".

The meaning of Karikaalan is "A historical Chola king known for his prowess" — a unisex name of Indian origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A historical Chola king known for his prowess

Popularity

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Quick answers about Karikaalan

What does Karikaalan mean?

Karikaalan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A historical Chola king known for his prowess".

How popular is Karikaalan?

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Brother names that go with Karikaalan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Karikaalan.

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 Karikaalan

Karikaalan means "A historical Chola king known for his prowess" — these names share that spirit.

Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)
Nathan — "Nathan comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'he gave'. Nathan is a prophet in the time of King David." (Hebrew)
Jonathan — "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend." (Hebrew)
Layla — "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun." (Arabic)