Indian name meaning
Kartikeya
♂ BoyKar·ti·ke·ya · 4 syllables
The god of war; son of Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| K | a | r | t | i | k | e | y | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Kartikeya carries the name number 1.
About the name Kartikeya
Kartikeya is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The god of war; son of Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Kar·ti·ke·ya — 4 syllables. Kartikeya is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kartikeya mean?
Kartikeya means “The god of war; son of Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kartikeya a boy or a girl name?
Kartikeya is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kartikeya?
Kartikeya is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kartikeya?
Kartikeya has 4 syllables and is said as Kar·ti·ke·ya.
What is the numerology number of the name Kartikeya?
In the Chaldean system, Kartikeya has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Kartikeya a common name in India?
Kartikeya does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Kartikeya?
For a sister to Kartikeya, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Murti all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kartikeya?
Shreya, Ameya, Aditya or Shaurya share Kartikeya's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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