What origin is the name Kartike?

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

What are good brother names for Kartike?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kartike?

Kartike 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.

Kartike

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kartike

Kartike

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kartike is an Indian unisex name meaning "The God of war, Lord Karthikeya".

The meaning of Kartike is "The God of war, Lord Karthikeya" — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The God of war, Lord Karthikeya

Popularity

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Quick answers about Kartike

What does Kartike mean?

Kartike is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The God of war, Lord Karthikeya".

How popular is Kartike?

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Brother names that go with Kartike

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Kartike

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Kartike.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 8

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.