What origin is the name Kartavya?

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

What are good sister names for Kartavya?

Names from the same Indian tradition pair naturally with Kartavya — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our Indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Kartavya?

Kartavya 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.

Kartavya

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kartavya

Kartavya

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Kartavya is an Indian boy's name meaning "Duty".

With Indian roots, Kartavya is a boy name that means "Duty". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Duty

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kartavya

What does Kartavya mean?

Kartavya is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Duty".

How popular is Kartavya?

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Sister names that go with Kartavya

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

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.