Baby Names
Tamil · Boy · 2 syllables

Karthik

KAR-thik  ·  Kar-thik

Named after the Tamil month, son of Shiva

Origin
Tamil
Gender
Boy

Meaning

Karthik is a beloved Tamil name derived from the Tamil month Karthigai, associated with Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva. The name is linked to the Karthigai Deepam festival of lights. It symbolizes brilliance, divine grace, and the warmth of spiritual illumination.

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Latin Karthik
Devanagari कार्त्तिक
Tamil கார்த்திக்