Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Karthike – கார்த்திகே

Signature meaning

Female

Karthike is a Tamil female name used in South India. It is commonly associated with the month Karthigai and with the Hindu figure Kartikeya (Murugan), so it often conveys ideas of light, bravery, and auspiciousness. The name appears in cultural contexts such as the Karthigai Deepam festival. Exact usage and nuance can vary by family and region.

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Pronunciation

Karthike – கார்த்திகே

English pronunciation
KAAR-ti-kay
IPA: /kaːr.t̪i.keː/
Tamil pronunciation
கா-ர்-த்-தி-கே