Karthik
Karthik is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “bestowing courage, star of Pleiades.” Karthik derives from Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war and commander of the divine army, son of Shiva and Parvati.
how do you pronounce Karthik?
KAR-thik
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what does Karthik mean?
The name Karthik means “bestowing courage, star of Pleiades.” It comes from the Hindi language tradition.
Karthik derives from Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war and commander of the divine army, son of Shiva and Parvati. The name also refers to the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November) and the Krittika star cluster (Pleiades), tying it to cosmic cycles and celestial navigation.
where does the name Karthik come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Karthik. It is commonly linked elsewhere to the Hindu deity Kartikeya and to the Krittika star cluster, but nothing found in this batch's sources confirms that derivation, so it is not repeated here as settled fact.
the history of Karthik
In the absence of a dedicated source, no history of its use as a personal name can be confirmed here.
what are the nicknames and variants of Karthik?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Karthik?
- Karthik (Indian playback singer)
- Dinesh Karthik (Indian international cricketer)
what names are similar to Karthik?
what names go well with Karthik?
Sibling names that share Karthik's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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