Karthik
Tamil · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Karthik
Karthik derives from Sanskrit and means "Mars" or refers to the planet associated with war and courage in Hindu astronomy and mythology.
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Etymology
Karthik derives from Sanskrit and means "Mars" or refers to the planet associated with war and courage in Hindu astronomy and mythology. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Tamil cultures, particularly in South India, with historical roots in Vedic and Puranic traditions where it also references the deity Kartikeya (Murugan).
Karthik currently ranks #4,949 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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