Kartar
Kartar is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “The Creator”.
| Meaning | The Creator |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਕਰਤਾਰ |
| Pronunciation | kur-TAAR |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Pakistan, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Kartar
Kartar is the Punjabi word for 'creator', from the Sanskrit karta, 'doer' or 'maker', and is used throughout the Guru Granth Sahib as a name for God. Guru Nanak founded the town of Kartarpur, 'city of the Creator', where he spent his final years. The name was very common among Sikh men in the early twentieth century, as in revolutionary Kartar Singh Sarabha.
Is Kartar a Sikh name?
Kartar is one of the core Sikh names for God, related to Karta Purakh, 'the Creator Being', in the opening Mool Mantar. It is given with Singh, and can occasionally be used with Kaur.
How popular is Kartar?
Classic among older Sikh generations, less common for babies today.
Gifts with the name Kartar
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- Sikh baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Kartar
Names similar to Kartar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kartar mean?
Kartar means 'The Creator'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Kartar a Sikh name?
Kartar is one of the core Sikh names for God, related to Karta Purakh, 'the Creator Being', in the opening Mool Mantar. It is given with Singh, and can occasionally be used with Kaur.
How do you pronounce Kartar?
Kartar is pronounced kur-TAAR.
Is Kartar a boy or girl name?
Kartar is usually a boy name.