Karnika
Karnika is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Earring; heart of a lotus”.
| Meaning | Earring; heart of a lotus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कर्णिका |
| Pronunciation | KAR-ni-kah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Karnika
Karnika comes from karna, 'ear', and in Sanskrit means an ear ornament. It is also the botanical term for the seed-bearing centre of a lotus flower, and in Puranic cosmology Mount Meru is described as the karnika of the world-lotus. The name is modern in use but has a classical source. It is sometimes confused with Kanika, a different name.
Is Karnika a Hindu name?
Karnika is a Hindu-background name; the lotus centre it describes appears in sacred cosmology and in images of deities seated on lotuses.
How popular is Karnika?
An uncommon modern name in India.
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Spellings and variants of Karnika
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karnika mean?
Karnika means 'Earring; heart of a lotus'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Karnika a Hindu name?
Karnika is a Hindu-background name; the lotus centre it describes appears in sacred cosmology and in images of deities seated on lotuses.
How do you pronounce Karnika?
Karnika is pronounced KAR-ni-kah.
Is Karnika a boy or girl name?
Karnika is usually a girl name.