Kartikeya or Karthikeya?
Two spellings, side by side.
Kartikeya and Karthikeya are two spellings of the same sound. Kartikeya is listed with the meaning "Son of shiva and parvati; elder son of lord shiva; god of war, one born in month of kartik or kritika nakshatra" and Karthikeya with "Of the Pleiades". Kartikeya 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 | Kartikeya | Karthikeya |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Son of shiva and parvati; elder son of lord shiva; god of war, one born in month of kartik or kritika nakshatra | Of the Pleiades |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Unknown origin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | कार्तिकेय | — |
| Say it | Kar-ti-ke-ya | Kar-thi-ke-ya |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Kartikeya and Karthikeya
Is Kartikeya or Karthikeya more common?
Kartikeya is more often searched and saved on this site; Karthikeya is also used.
Do Kartikeya and Karthikeya mean the same?
Kartikeya: "Son of shiva and parvati; elder son of lord shiva; god of war, one born in month of kartik or kritika nakshatra". Karthikeya: "Of the Pleiades".
How do you say Kartikeya?
In parts: Kar-ti-ke-ya. Karthikeya is said the same way.
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