Boy • Mythology Tamil
Karthikeyan
கார்த்திகேயன்
Signature Meaning
Karthikeyan (கார்த்திகேயன்) is a Tamil name derived from Karthikeya, the Hindu god also known as Murugan. The name conveys devotion to or association with that deity and can be understood as 'son or follower of Karthikeya.' It is commonly used as a masculine given name and appears in patronymic surnames in Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
MythologyCourage
Starts withக / K
Syllables5 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
5· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeKAAR-thi-KAY-an
Tamil syllablesகா-ர்-த்-தி-கே-ய-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈkaːr.t̪ːi.keː.jən/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaarthikeyaanKartheekeyanKaartheekeyaanKartikeyanKarthhikeyanKaartikeyaan