Meaning & Origin
Karthikeyan is the god of war, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is also known as Murugan, Subramanya, or Skanda. He is worshipped for his courage, leadership, and victory over evil.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes strength, courage, and the victory over inner struggles and external adversities.
Language details
Kartikeya
God of war
कर्तिकेय
सेनापति
கர்த்திகேயன்
கைத்திய இனியம்
కృష్ణేయ
యౌద్ధ
Karthikeyan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of War
Karthikeyan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of War
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
kahr-TEE-kay-uhn
/kɑːrˈdɪkɛj/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Ganesha is a widely revered deity in Hinduism and is invoked at the beginning of any new venture or important endeavor as a symbol of good luck.
Ganesha represents the removal of obstacles and the granting of wisdom and knowledge to the seeker. He is the remover of sorrows and the bestower of happiness.
Historical references
Historical records show that Karthikeyan is the name of the Hindu god Murugan or Subramanya. The name Karthikeyan carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Classical Hinduism
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