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Karthick

God of War

kar-THICKkɾɪt̪ʰɪk

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6
Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
male
Gender

Meaning & Origin

One who is a god in war and battles, a warrior

Spiritual meaning

Represents the warrior god Murugan or Subramanya, who is the god of war, victory, and knowledge.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

Karthikeya

God of War

🇮🇳Hindi

कृत्थिक

कृत्तिकाकुमार

🇮🇳Tamil

கர்திஹிக்

கல்லர் வர்க்கு

🇮🇳Telugu

కృష్ఠిఖ్

శోదోశ్చేద్దేశ్

🇮🇳Marathi

Karthick

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of War

🇧🇩Bengali

Karthick

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of War

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

kar-THICK

kɾɪt̪ʰɪk

Lucky number

6

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

RedOrange

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Ruby

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Karthick is of Tamil origin and is related to the God Murugan, often referred to as Kartikeya or Karthikeyan in other regional Hindu traditions. This deity is considered the god of war and the scarlet-colored commander of army, separate from Shiva and Vishnu. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and is revered as the god of war and military victory. The name Karthick is a tribute to this warrior god, and it carries the cultural significance of being a strong, brave, and victorious individual. In Hindu philosophy, it is believed that recognizing and upholding the divine warrior within, will bring success, courage, and strength.

In a spiritual context, the name Karthick represents the inner warrior god that every individual has, symbolizing inner courage, strength, and resilience. It is believed that just as Lord Murugan on the battlefield stands up for dharma, that same warrior spirit within each person must also fight against ignorance, evil, and the negative forces that challenge our souls and moral principles. The name also serves as a reminder that spiritual growth and inner strength are inextricably linked, and that we, like Lord Murugan, must remain steadfast, unyielding in our pursuit of the truth, and compassionate towards others.

Historical references

Kartikeya was the god of war in Hindu mythology. He is also known as Murugan or Subramanya. He is the elder son of Shiva and Parvati.

3rd century BCE to 5th century CE

The Chola dynasty ruler Rajaraja Chola I (reigned 985-1014 CE) is known to have built a temple for Lord Kartikeya at Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus.

10th century CE

Notable people with this name

Karthick Naren - Indian filmmaker and actorKarthik Aryan - Indian actorKarthik Subbaraj - Indian filmmakerKarthikeya - Andhra Pradesh politicianKarthik Raman - Indian entrepreneur

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