What origin is the name Karthikan?

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

What are good brother names for Karthikan?

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

What is the rashi of the name Karthikan?

Karthikan 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.

Karthikan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Karthikan

Karthikan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Karthikan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Follower of Lord Kartikeya".

The meaning of Karthikan is "Follower 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 of Lord Kartikeya

Popularity

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Quick answers about Karthikan

What does Karthikan mean?

Karthikan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Follower of Lord Kartikeya".

How popular is Karthikan?

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Brother names that go with Karthikan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Karthikan.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 5

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.