Kaartikeya or Kartikeya?
Two spellings, side by side.
Kaartikeya and Kartikeya are two spellings of the same sound. Kaartikeya is listed with the meaning "The name of the Hindu god of war and victory, Murugan, symbolizing courage, leadership, and protection of the righteous" and Kartikeya with "Son of shiva and parvati; elder son of lord shiva; god of war, one born in month of kartik or kritika nakshatra". Kaartikeya 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 | Kaartikeya | Kartikeya |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The name of the Hindu god of war and victory, Murugan, symbolizing courage, leadership, and protection of the righteous. | Son of shiva and parvati; elder son of lord shiva; god of war, one born in month of kartik or kritika nakshatra |
| Origin | Tamil | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | கார்த்திகேயா | कार्तिकेय |
| Say it | Kaar-ti-ke-ya | Kar-ti-ke-ya |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Kaartikeya and Kartikeya
Is Kaartikeya or Kartikeya more common?
Kaartikeya is more often searched and saved on this site; Kartikeya is also used.
Do Kaartikeya and Kartikeya mean the same?
Kaartikeya: "The name of the Hindu god of war and victory, Murugan, symbolizing courage, leadership, and protection of the righteous". Kartikeya: "Son of shiva and parvati; elder son of lord shiva; god of war, one born in month of kartik or kritika nakshatra".
How do you say Kaartikeya?
In parts: Kaar-ti-ke-ya. Kartikeya is said the same way.
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