What origin is the name Karthike?

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

What are good brother names for Karthike?

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

What is the rashi of the name Karthike?

Karthike 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.

Is it Karthike or Kartike?

Both spellings are used. Karthike means "Lord Kartikeya"; Kartike is listed with the meaning "The God of war, Lord Karthikeya". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Karthike

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Karthike

Karthike

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Karthike is an Indian unisex name meaning "Lord Kartikeya".

Karthike is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Lord Kartikeya". At 8 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 Karthike mean?

Lord Kartikeya

How popular is Karthike?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Karthike

What does Karthike mean?

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

How popular is Karthike?

We have no birth-record ranking for Karthike: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Karthike

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Karthike

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Karthike.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 4

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.