Karthigeyan or Carthigeyan?
Two spellings, side by side.
Karthigeyan and Carthigeyan are two spellings of the same sound. Karthigeyan is listed with the meaning "Son of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya" and Carthigeyan with "A Tamil spelling of Kartikeya, meaning "son of the Krittikas" in Sanskrit. The Krittikas are the star mothers associated with the god Murugan". Karthigeyan is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Karthigeyan | Carthigeyan |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Son of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya | A Tamil spelling of Kartikeya, meaning "son of the Krittikas" in Sanskrit. The Krittikas are the star mothers associated with the god Murugan. |
| Origin | Indian | Indian |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Kar-thi-ge-yan | Car-thi-ge-yan |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Karthigeyan and Carthigeyan
Is Karthigeyan or Carthigeyan more common?
Karthigeyan is more often searched and saved on this site; Carthigeyan is also used.
Do Karthigeyan and Carthigeyan mean the same?
Karthigeyan: "Son of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya". Carthigeyan: "A Tamil spelling of Kartikeya, meaning "son of the Krittikas" in Sanskrit. The Krittikas are the star mothers associated with the god Murugan".
How do you say Karthigeyan?
In parts: Kar-thi-ge-yan. Carthigeyan is said the same way.
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