Boy • Modern Tamil
Karthik
கார்த்திக்
Signature Meaning
Karthik (கார்த்திக்) is a common Tamil masculine name traditionally linked with the Hindu god Kartikeya (Murugan), evoking qualities of courage, youth and leadership. It is also associated with the Tamil month and festival Karthigai, which emphasize light, devotion and family gatherings. The name carries connotations of protection and valour and is widely used across Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KaːɾT̪ːIk/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
K(2) + A(1) + R(2) + T(4) + H(5) + I(1) + K(2) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 33 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeKAAR-tthik
Tamil syllablesகா-ர்-த்-தி-க்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaːɾt̪ːik/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaarthikKartheekKaartheekKartikKarthhikKaartik