Tamil Baby Name

Karthika – கார்த்திகா

Signature meaning

Female

Karthika is a feminine name used in Tamil-speaking communities. It is commonly associated with the Hindu month Karthigai and with the deity Kartikeya or the Krittika star cluster (Pleiades). The name often connotes brightness, auspiciousness, and devotion in cultural use.

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Pronunciation

Karthika – கார்த்திகா

English pronunciation

KAA-rti-KAA

IPA: /kaːɾt̪ikaː/

Tamil pronunciation

கா-ர்-த்-தி-கா

“Denial of space to Muslims, opposition to food prepared by Dalits..” – Supreme Court judge’s concern

“Even if it comes from Gujarat, the lentils won’t cook; the first step is ours!” – Senthil Balaji in Coimbatore

Karthika – கார்த்திகா

Pronunciation

Karthika – கார்த்திகா

“Denial of space to Muslims, opposition to food prepared by Dalits..” – Supreme Court judge’s concern

“Even if it comes from Gujarat, the lentils won’t cook; the first step is ours!” – Senthil Balaji in Coimbatore

Pronunciation

Karthika – கார்த்திகா

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