Karthiga
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Karthiga
Karthiga is a Tamil feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit word "Krittika," referring to the Pleiades star cluster and associated with the Hindu goddess Durga.
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Etymology
Karthiga is a Tamil feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit word "Krittika," referring to the Pleiades star cluster and associated with the Hindu goddess Durga. The name is predominantly used among Tamil Hindu communities in India and the Tamil diaspora, with deep roots in South Indian culture and Shaivite traditions.
Karthiga currently ranks #1,987 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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