Monday, June 15 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Karnika – கர்ணிகா

Signature meaning

Female

Karnika is a feminine given name used among Tamil-speaking families. It is appreciated for its soft, lyrical sound and pleasant cadence. The exact literal meaning and linguistic origin are not clearly attested across sources, so many parents choose it for its aesthetic and cultural appeal.

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Pronunciation

Karnika – கர்ணிகா

English pronunciation
kar-NEE-kaa
IPA: /kaɾɳikaː/
Tamil pronunciation
க-ர்-ணி-கா