Kartika

Kartika Meaning & Origin

About Kartika
The name "Kartika" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name in India and other South Asian countries. It is derived from the word "kartik" which refers to the eighth month of the Hindu calendar. In Hindu mythology, Kartika is also the name of the son of Lord Shiva and the god of war. The name Kartika is often associated with qualities such as bravery, strength, and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kartika are female.

Kartika Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K063020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 R T IH1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/kartika*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kartika in Braille

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

The name Kartika in braille

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

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

The name Kartika in sign language

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