👦 Karthikeyan — Name Meaning & Origin

Karthikeyan

“Lord Murugan”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginTamil
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Réunion · Tamil Nadu, Northern, Eastern
RashiMithun (Gemini)
NakshatraMrigashira (pada 3) · syllable “Ka”
Numerology6 — loving, responsible and family-minded
Letters11 · starts with K
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Karthikeyan?

Karthikeyan means "Lord Murugan" (Tamil origin).

Is Karthikeyan a boy or girl name?

Karthikeyan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Karthikeyan from?

Karthikeyan is used as a Hindu name in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Réunion.

What is the rashi of the name Karthikeyan?

By its first syllable "Ka", Karthikeyan belongs to Mithun (Gemini) rashi and Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Karthikeyan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Karthikeyan adds up to 6, linked with being loving, responsible and family-minded.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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