Kaartik
Kaartik is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Born in the month of Kartika”.
| Meaning | Born in the month of Kartika |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कार्तिक |
| Pronunciation | KAAR-tik |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Kaartik
Kaartik is a spelling of Kartik, from the Sanskrit Kartika, the autumn month named after the Krittikas, the star cluster known in the West as the Pleiades. Kartika is considered especially holy and includes festivals such as Diwali in many calendars. The name is also a short form of Kartikeya, the war god raised by the six Krittika star-mothers. The doubled vowel shows the long first syllable.
Is Kaartik a Hindu name?
Kaartik links to the holy month of Kartika and to Lord Kartikeya, son of Shiva and Parvati, known in the south as Murugan.
How popular is Kaartik?
An occasional spelling of the very popular Indian name Kartik.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaartik mean?
Kaartik means 'Born in the month of Kartika'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kaartik a Hindu name?
Kaartik links to the holy month of Kartika and to Lord Kartikeya, son of Shiva and Parvati, known in the south as Murugan.
How do you pronounce Kaartik?
Kaartik is pronounced KAAR-tik.
Is Kaartik a boy or girl name?
Kaartik is usually a boy name.