What origin is the name Karthigai?

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

What are good brother names for Karthigai?

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

What is the rashi of the name Karthigai?

Karthigai 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.

Karthigai

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Karthigai

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Karthigai is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to the Tamil month of Karthigai, associated with the festival of lights".

Karthigai is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to the Tamil month of Karthigai, associated with the festival of lights". 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.

What does Karthigai mean?

Refers to the Tamil month of Karthigai, associated with the festival of lights.

How popular is Karthigai?

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Quick answers about Karthigai

What does Karthigai mean?

Karthigai is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to the Tamil month of Karthigai, associated with the festival of lights.".

How popular is Karthigai?

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Brother names that go with Karthigai

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Karthigai.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 2

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.