What origin is the name Kartikey?

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

What are good sister names for Kartikey?

Names from the same Indian tradition pair naturally with Kartikey — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our Indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Kartikey?

Kartikey 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.

Kartikey

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kartikey

Kartikey

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Kartikey is an Indian boy's name meaning "Brother of Lord Ganesha".

Parents who choose Kartikey pick a boy name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Brother of Lord Ganesha". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Brother of Lord Ganesha

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kartikey

What does Kartikey mean?

Kartikey is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Brother of Lord Ganesha".

How popular is Kartikey?

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Sister names that go with Kartikey

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ka (का)
Rashi: Mithun (Gemini)
Nakshatra: Mrigashira, pada 3
Name number: 9

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.