Karthikeya

Karthikeya Meaning & Origin

About Karthikeya
The name "Karthikeya" is of Hindu origin and is commonly associated with the Hindu god Murugan. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Karti" meaning "one who bestows courage" and "Keya" meaning "son." Therefore, the name Karthikeya signifies "the son of one who bestows courage." In Hindu mythology, Karthikeya is known as the god of war, victory, and wisdom, and is revered as a powerful deity who protects and guides his devotees.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Karthikeya are male.

Karthikeya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -26.32% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR0K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K063020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 R TH IH0 K IY1 K Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/karthikeya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR0K', 'KRTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karthikeya in Braille

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

The name Karthikeya in braille

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

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

The name Karthikeya in sign language

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