What origin is the name Kartini?

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

What are good brother names for Kartini?

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

What is the rashi of the name Kartini?

Kartini 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.

Kartini

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kartini

Kartini

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Kartini is an Indian unisex name meaning "Active or a derivative of Karthikeya".

Kartini is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Active or a derivative of Karthikeya". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Active or a derivative of Karthikeya

Popularity

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Quick answers about Kartini

What does Kartini mean?

Kartini is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Active or a derivative of Karthikeya".

How popular is Kartini?

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Brother names that go with Kartini

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Kartini

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Kartini.

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.