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
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Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Kartik add up to 12, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Kartik has the name number 3, “The Expresser.” It is also spelled Karthik.
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Kartik?
In the Chaldean system, Kartik has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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