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Karthik

God of Agriculture

kahr-tik/kɑːrˈdɪk/

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Monday
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit)
Origin
(Male)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Karthik is a Sanskrit name derived from the Hindu deity Lord Karthikeya. He is considered the god of agriculture, fertility, and war. He is also known as the lord of virtues and wisdom.

Spiritual meaning

Symbol of strength and wisdom

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

Karthikeya

God of War, Son of Lord Shiva

🇮🇳Hindi

कर्तिक

Creator, Lord, God

🇮🇳Tamil

கர்த்திக்

God, Creator

🇮🇳Telugu

కార్థిక్

God, Creator

🇮🇳Marathi

Karthik

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Agriculture

🇧🇩Bengali

Karthik

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Agriculture

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

kahr-tik

/kɑːrˈdɪk/

Lucky number

2

Lucky day

Monday

Lucky colors

PinkYellowWhite

Life path

11

Lucky stone

Moonstone

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Karthik carries immense religious and cultural significance for the Hindu community. It evokes images of Lord Karthikeya, the son of Shiva and Parvathi, who is considered the lord of art, music, beauty, and love. Naming a child Karthik is a way of connecting the child to this eternal deity, reinforcing the rich Hindu heritage and tradition. This name is popularly used among families who value their Hindu heritage and seek to instill the virtues and values associated with Lord Karthikeya in their children.

The spiritual significance of the name Karthik lies in its association with the god Lord Karthikeya. In Hindu mythology, Lord Karthikeya is considered the god of wisdom, virtue, and knowledge. By naming a child Karthik, parents are bestowing upon them the blessings of this deity, hoping that their child will grow up to be wise, virtuous, and knowledgeable. This name serves as a daily reminder of the importance of living a virtuous and spiritual life, imbuing the child with a strong moral compass and a deep sense of spirituality.

Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit root: कर्त् • The name Karthikeya is mentioned in various Hindu texts, including the Skanda Purana.

Historical references

Historical records show that Mention of Karthik in Mahabharata, where he is a friend and charioteer of Arjuna. The name Karthik carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

circa 3000 BCE

Karthikayani, a goddess revered in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, believed to be the embodiment of the god Shiva's wife Parvati during her menstrual period.

circa 500-1000 CE

Notable people with this name

Karthik Subbaraj (Film Director)Karthik (Singer)Karthik Aryan (Actor)

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God of Agriculture