Kartik

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Kartik is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kartika" which refers to a Hindu month. In Hindu mythology, Kartik is also the name of the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Scripts(How to write)
कार्तिक (Kartik)
कार्तिक(Hindi, Marathi)
Popularity
Kartik is not a very common name outside of India. It is most popular in its country of origin, where it ranks in the top 500 names for boys.

cartoon of the name Kartik
Cartoon of Kartik

Kartik Name meanings & History

Kartik is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kartika" which refers to a Hindu month. In Hindu mythology, Kartik is also the name of the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. From Sanskrit कृत्तिका (krttika), the name for the constellation of the Pleiades. Kartik is primarily used as a first name for boys in Hindu families. It is also a popular name for baby boys born during the month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar.

Zodiac Sign of Kartik: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kartik:

K: Karma,Kind,Kundalini,Karate

A: Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

T: Talkative,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Touchy,Tacky,Testy

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

Kartik is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Kartik include Indian film actors Kartik Aaryan and Kartik Tiwari.

Related Names to Kartik

Karthikeya, Karthik, Karthika, Karthyayani, Kritika, Kritik

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