Kritika
Kritika is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “The Pleiades star cluster”.
| Meaning | The Pleiades star cluster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कृत्तिका |
| Pronunciation | KRIT-ti-kaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Kritika
Kritika is a popular spelling of Krittika, the Sanskrit name of the Pleiades and of the third nakshatra, or lunar mansion, in Indian astrology. In mythology the six Krittikas nursed the infant Kartikeya, who takes his name from them. Some families also read the shorter Kritika as 'creation', though the star meaning is the traditional one.
Is Kritika a Hindu name?
The Krittikas are the foster-mothers of Kartikeya (Murugan), son of Shiva; the nakshatra Krittika is also used when choosing a baby's name syllable.
How popular is Kritika?
Common in India.
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Spellings and variants of Kritika
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kritika mean?
Kritika means 'The Pleiades star cluster'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kritika a Hindu name?
The Krittikas are the foster-mothers of Kartikeya (Murugan), son of Shiva; the nakshatra Krittika is also used when choosing a baby's name syllable.
How do you pronounce Kritika?
Kritika is pronounced KRIT-ti-kaa.
Is Kritika a boy or girl name?
Kritika is usually a girl name.