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Kiruthika

Quick answerKiruthika is a Tamil feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word "Kru" (meaning to do or act) combined with the Tamil suffix "-thika," which conveys the sense of "one who acts" or "doer." The name also has connections to Tamil literature and classical traditions where similar formations denote qualities of action or…

Tamil-Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,373
TrendStable
Peak year2003
Syllables4
OriginTamil-Sanskrit
LanguageTamil
CultureTamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters9
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,844

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kiruthika

Kiruthika is a Tamil feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word "Kru" (meaning to do or act) combined with the Tamil suffix "-thika," which conveys the sense of "one who acts" or "doer." The name also has connections to Tamil literature and classical traditions where similar formations denote qualities of action or agency.

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Etymology

Kiruthika is a Tamil feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word "Kru" (meaning to do or act) combined with the Tamil suffix "-thika," which conveys the sense of "one who acts" or "doer." The name also has connections to Tamil literature and classical traditions where similar formations denote qualities of action or agency.

The name is predominantly used among Tamil-speaking Hindu communities in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and among the Tamil diaspora. While not tied to a specific historical figure of major prominence, it reflects the broader Tamil naming tradition that combines Sanskrit and Tamil linguistic elements, a practice common in South Indian Hindu naming conventions.

Kiruthika currently ranks #4,373 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.

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