Boy • Modern Tamil
Krithik
கிருதிக்
Signature Meaning
Krithik is a Tamil given name, commonly used for boys, that has a clear, energetic sound. It often suggests qualities like brightness, warmth, and steady strength—ideas parents may associate with a guiding light. There may be a link to similar South Asian names associated with the Pleiades (Krittika), but the exact origin is not certain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernKiɾUt̪Ik̚
Starts with2 / க
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
K(2) + R(2) + I(1) + T(4) + H(5) + I(1) + K(2) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 41 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekih-ROO-thik
Tamil syllablesகி-ரு-தி-க்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.kiɾut̪ik̚
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KreetheekKritikKrithhikKreeteekKreethheek