Karthika

Karthika Meaning & Origin

About Karthika
The name "Karthika" is of Indian origin and is commonly used as a feminine name. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Karthik" which refers to the month of November in the Hindu calendar. In Hindu mythology, Karthika is associated with the goddess of power and fertility, Kartikeya. The name Karthika is often given to girls born in the month of Karthik and is believed to bring strength, courage, and auspiciousness to the individual.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Karthika are female.

Karthika Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR0K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K063020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 R TH IY1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/karthika*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR0K', 'KRTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karthika in Braille

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

The name Karthika in braille

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

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

The name Karthika in sign language

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