What origin is the name Karthigan?

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

What are good brother names for Karthigan?

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

What is the rashi of the name Karthigan?

Karthigan 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.

Karthigan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Karthigan

Karthigan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Karthigan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Follower or devotee of Lord Kartikeya".

The meaning of Karthigan is "Follower or devotee of Lord Kartikeya" — a unisex name of Indian origin. 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

Follower or devotee of Lord Kartikeya

Popularity

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Quick answers about Karthigan

What does Karthigan mean?

Karthigan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Follower or devotee of Lord Kartikeya".

How popular is Karthigan?

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Brother names that go with Karthigan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Karthigan.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 6

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.