Baby Names
Telugu · Boy · 2 syllables

Karthik

KAR-theek  ·  Kar-thik

Name of a Hindu month, son of Lord Shiva

Origin
Telugu
Gender
Boy

Meaning

Karthik is a popular Telugu name derived from 'Kartika,' the Hindu lunar month that falls in October-November. The name is also associated with Lord Kartikeya (Murugan), the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, who is the god of war and victory. In Telugu culture, Karthik signifies bravery, auspiciousness, and the festive spirit of the Kartika month.

Written Around the World

Latin Karthik
Devanagari कार्तिक
Telugu కార్తీక్
Tamil கார்த்திக்
Kannada ಕಾರ್ತೀಕ್