Karthigai
Tamil · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Karthigai
Karthigai derives from Tamil and means "lamp" or "light," rooted in the word "karthai" (கார்த்திகை), and refers to the Hindu festival of lights celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai.
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Etymology
Karthigai derives from Tamil and means "lamp" or "light," rooted in the word "karthai" (கார்த்திகை), and refers to the Hindu festival of lights celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai. The name is predominantly used in Tamil and Telugu Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and carries religious significance tied to the Karthigai Deepam festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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