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
Karthikeya
God of War
कृत्थिक
कृत्तिकाकुमार
கர்திஹிக்
கல்லர் வர்க்கு
కృష్ఠిఖ్
శోదోశ్చేద్దేశ్
Karthick
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of War
Karthick
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of War
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
kar-THICK
kɾɪt̪ʰɪk
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
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Historical references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
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