What origin is the name Karthikayan?

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

What are good brother names for Karthikayan?

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

What is the rashi of the name Karthikayan?

Karthikayan 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.

Karthikayan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Karthikayan

Karthikayan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

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

The meaning of Karthikayan 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 Karthikayan

What does Karthikayan mean?

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

How popular is Karthikayan?

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Brother names that go with Karthikayan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Karthikayan.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 7

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.