What origin is the name Karthigeyan?

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

What are good brother names for Karthigeyan?

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

What is the rashi of the name Karthigeyan?

Karthigeyan 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.

Karthigeyan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Karthigeyan

Karthigeyan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Karthigeyan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Son of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya".

The meaning of Karthigeyan is "Son of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya" — a unisex name of Indian origin. At 11 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

Son of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya

Popularity

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Quick answers about Karthigeyan

What does Karthigeyan mean?

Karthigeyan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Son of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya".

How popular is Karthigeyan?

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Brother names that go with Karthigeyan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Karthigeyan.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

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

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.