Girl • Modern Tamil
Krithika
கிரிதிகா
Signature Meaning
Krithika (கிரிதிகா) is a popular Tamil feminine name often associated with brightness and the Pleiades star cluster, suggesting light and guidance. It conveys warmth, gentle strength, and a melodic quality that many parents find appealing. The name is commonly used across South Indian communities and appreciated for its cultural resonance. Exact historical origins and etymological details can vary by tradition.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KiɾIt̪Ikaː/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
K(2) + R(2) + I(1) + T(4) + H(5) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 42 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeki-ri-thi-kaa
Tamil syllablesகி-ரி-தி-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kiɾit̪ikaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KrithikaaKreetheekaKreetheekaaKritikaKrithhikaKritikaa