Karthikeyan — Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Karthikeyan

Letter: K

Boy

Origin:

Hindu , Sanskrit , Hinduism , Tamil , Indian

More names starting with K:

Kaab , Kaad , Kaaden , Kaadih , Kaafiyeddin , Kaafiyodin , Kaafur , Kaaku , Kaalo , Kaambiz , Kaamgaar , Kaamil

Meaning of Karthikeyan:

Karthikeyan is a traditional Indian name derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: 'Kartikeya' meaning 'son of Krittika' (a group of stars in Hindu mythology), and 'yana' meaning 'vehicle' or 'chariot'. Therefore, the name Karthikeyan signifies 'the one who rides the divine chariot of Lord Kartikeya'. It is a popular name given to boys in South India, symbolizing the divine and eternal strength of Lord Kartikeya.

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What does the name Karthikeyan mean?

Karthikeyan is a boy's name of Hindu origin meaning "son of Krittika". Discover its pronunciation, popularity, and similar names.

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Karthikeyan is a boy's name of Hindu, Sanskrit, Hinduism, Tamil, Indian origin.

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Karthikeyan is commonly used as a boy's name.

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