Karthikeyan
Karthikeyan is a Hindu boy name of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord Murugan, raised by the Krittikas”.
| Meaning | Lord Murugan, raised by the Krittikas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Tamil, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | கார்த்திகேயன் |
| Pronunciation | kaar-thi-KAY-un |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Karthikeyan
Karthikeyan is the Tamil form of Kartikeya, a name of the war god Skanda, explained as 'son of the Krittikas', the six star-mothers of the Pleiades who nursed him after his birth. In Tamil Nadu he is worshipped above all as Murugan, with six great shrines known as the Arupadai Veedu. The Tamil ending '-an' makes the name a natural everyday choice. It is very common in Tamil families.
Is Karthikeyan a Hindu name?
Karthikeyan names Lord Murugan, son of Shiva and Parvati, the most widely loved deity in Tamil devotion.
How popular is Karthikeyan?
A very popular name in Tamil Nadu and the Tamil diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karthikeyan mean?
Karthikeyan means 'Lord Murugan, raised by the Krittikas'. It is of Tamil, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Karthikeyan a Hindu name?
Karthikeyan names Lord Murugan, son of Shiva and Parvati, the most widely loved deity in Tamil devotion.
How do you pronounce Karthikeyan?
Karthikeyan is pronounced kaar-thi-KAY-un.
Is Karthikeyan a boy or girl name?
Karthikeyan is usually a boy name.