Karthik

Karthik Meaning & Origin

About Karthik
The name "Karthik" is of Indian origin and is commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kartikeya," which refers to the Hindu god of war and victory. In Hindu mythology, Karthik is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The name symbolizes bravery, strength, and leadership qualities, reflecting the attributes associated with the deity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Karthik are male.

Karthik Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR0K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R TH IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/karthik*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR0K', 'KRTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karthik in Braille

Here's how to represent Karthik in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Karthik in braille

How to Spell the Name Karthik in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Karthik using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Karthik in sign language

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