Indian name meaning
Kartik
♂ BoyKar·tik · 2 syllables
A name of Lord Kartikeya; a Hindu month
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Karthik
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| K | a | r | t | i | k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
2 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 12, then 1 + 2 = 3. So Kartik carries the name number 3.
About the name Kartik
Kartik is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Lord Kartikeya; a Hindu month.”
Spoken aloud it is Kar·tik — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Karthik; both spellings are the same name. Kartik turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kartik mean?
Kartik means “A name of Lord Kartikeya; a Hindu month.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kartik a boy or a girl name?
Kartik is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kartik?
Kartik is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kartik?
Kartik has 2 syllables and is said as Kar·tik.
What are the other spellings of Kartik?
Kartik is also commonly spelled Karthik. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Kartik?
In the Chaldean system, Kartik has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Kartik a common name in India?
Kartik appears 13 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Kartik?
For a sister to Kartik, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Jyoti all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kartik?
Naitik, Pratik, Ritik or Advik share Kartik's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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