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Krittika (Tamil: Karthigai · Malayalam: Karthika) Baby Names

Explore 32,908 baby names for the Krittika nakshatra (birth star) — known as Karthigai in Tamil and Karthika in Malayalam — symbol: Razor / flame, ruled by Sun, presided over by Agni. Sharp, bright, purifying.

32,908 Total Names
17,306 Girl Names
11,459 Boy Names
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  1. Adam English

    The name Adam derives from the Hebrew word "adamah," meaning "earth" or "ground," reflecting the biblical account of the first man being formed from the dust of the earth.

  2. Anna English

    The name Anna means "grace" or "favor" and derives from the Hebrew name Channah (חנה), related to the root word "chen" meaning grace.

  3. Anne French

    The name Anne derives from the Hebrew name Channah (חנה), meaning "grace" or "favor," from the root word "chanan" (חנן).

  4. Aron Polish

    Aron is a variant spelling of Aaron, derived from the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (Aharon), meaning "high mountain" or "exalted," though the etymology is debated among scholars.

  5. Astrid Swedish

    Astrid derives from Old Norse elements "áss" (god) and "fríðr" (beautiful), meaning "divine beauty" or "beautiful goddess." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with notable…

  6. Eino Finnish

    Eino is a Finnish given name meaning "one" or "alone," derived from the Finnish word "yksi" through the diminutive form "Eino." The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations,…

  7. Eliska Czech

    Eliska is a Czech diminutive of Elisabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." The name has been used primarily in Czech and Slovak cultures,…

  8. Embla Norse Mythology

    Embla is a Old Norse name meaning "elm" or derived from the elm tree, rooted in the Proto-Germanic word *elmilō.

  9. Emilia Italian

    Emilia derives from the Latin name Aemilius, which comes from the Roman family name likely rooted in the Latin word "aemulus" meaning rival or emulator.

  10. Emma English

    Emma derives from the Germanic element "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal," and entered English through Old French and Norman usage.

  11. Isa Arabic

    Isa is a shortened form of Isaiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning "God is salvation" or "Yahweh is salvation." The name has roots in Hebrew linguistic tradition and biblical…

  12. Isabella Italian

    Isabella derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "devoted to God," and passed through Latin and Spanish forms before reaching its modern English usage.

  13. Isla Scottish

    The given name 'Isla' is derived from the Old Norse word 'ey', meaning 'island', and is also related to the Gaelic word 'eilean', which shares a similar meaning.

  14. Afonso Portuguese

    The given name 'Afonso' is derived from the Arabic name 'Al-Hasan' or 'Al-Hashim', meaning 'the noble' or 'the generous', with its linguistic root in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.

  15. Alexander English

    Alexander derives from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man), meaning "defender of men." The name was popularized globally by Alexander the Great and is…

  16. Alice English

    The given name 'Alice' is derived from the Germanic word 'alis,' meaning 'noble' or 'kind,' and is related to the Old High German word 'alisc,' which is also the source of the…

  17. Alina Romanian

    Alina means "noble" or "bright" and derives from the Germanic element "adal" (noble) combined with the suffix "-ina," though it may also be a diminutive form of Aline, which has Greek roots…

  18. Amelia English

    Amelia derives from the Germanic name Amalia, which comes from the root "amal" meaning "work" or "industrious," combined with a feminine suffix.

  19. Ana Spanish

    Ana means "grace" or "favor" and derives from the Hebrew name Hannah (חנה), which comes from the root word "hanan" meaning to be gracious or merciful.

  20. Antoni Polish

    The given name 'Antoni' is derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning 'inestimable' or 'priceless', and is of Latin origin.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Krittika (Tamil: Karthigai · Malayalam: Karthika) Names

What names suit the Krittika (Tamil: Karthigai · Malayalam: Karthika) Nakshatra (birth star)?

In Vedic tradition, a baby's naming syllable is chosen from the Krittika nakshatra (birth star) — known as Karthigai in Tamil and Karthika in Malayalam — symbol: Razor / flame, ruled by Sun, presided over by Agni. Sharp, bright, purifying. We match names by their first syllable against the sounds prescribed for this nakshatra.

How many baby names suit Krittika (Tamil: Karthigai · Malayalam: Karthika)?

Our database has 32,908 names whose first syllable matches Krittika (Tamil: Karthigai · Malayalam: Karthika) — 17,306 ranked for girls and 11,459 ranked for boys, each with meaning, origin, and popularity trends.

Do I need my baby's exact birth time for this?

Yes, ideally — a nakshatra is a narrow slice of the Moon's monthly path, so pinpointing it precisely needs a Vedic birth chart (a family priest or astrology app can calculate it from birth date, time, and place).

Can I filter by more than one nakshatra pada or number system at once?

Yes — use the full Astro Filters tool on the Browse Names page to combine rashi, nakshatra pada, and Pythagorean or Chaldean numerology in one search.

Is Krittika known by a different name in Tamil or Malayalam?

Yes — Krittika is called Tamil: Karthigai · Malayalam: Karthika in the Tamil and Malayalam nakshatra traditions, which use their own regional names for many birth stars rather than the Sanskrit form. Both traditions describe the same birth star, so the naming syllables and matching names on this page are identical either way.

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