Kartikeyan or Karthikeyan?
Two spellings, side by side.
Kartikeyan and Karthikeyan are two spellings of the same sound. Kartikeyan is listed with the meaning "A formal Sanskrit name meaning the son of Lord Shiva. It is a traditional masculine name common in various Indian cultures" and Karthikeyan with "Who has been brought up by krittika; god murugan". Kartikeyan 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 | Kartikeyan | Karthikeyan |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A formal Sanskrit name meaning the son of Lord Shiva. It is a traditional masculine name common in various Indian cultures. | Who has been brought up by krittika; god murugan |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Indian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | कार्तिकेयन |
| Say it | Kar-ti-ke-yan | Kar-thi-ke-yan |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Kartikeyan and Karthikeyan
Is Kartikeyan or Karthikeyan more common?
Kartikeyan is more often searched and saved on this site; Karthikeyan is also used.
Do Kartikeyan and Karthikeyan mean the same?
Kartikeyan: "A formal Sanskrit name meaning the son of Lord Shiva. It is a traditional masculine name common in various Indian cultures". Karthikeyan: "Who has been brought up by krittika; god murugan".
How do you say Kartikeyan?
In parts: Kar-ti-ke-yan. Karthikeyan is said the same way.
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