Meaning & Origin
Kartikay is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. He is the commander-in-chief of the army of the gods.
Spiritual meaning
Represents divine strength and courage
Language details
कार्तिकेय
Son of Kartikeya
कार्तिकेय
संग्राम देवता का पुत्र
கார்த்திகேயன்
கார்த்திகேயாவன்
కార్తికేయ
కార్తికేయ సగంరామ దేవత! కూడ
Kartikay
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Son of Lord Shiva
Kartikay
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Son of Lord Shiva
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
KAR-tee-kay
/kɑːr.tɪ.keː/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Kartikay is celebrated as Kartik Purnima or Tripuratrayodashi in Hindu culture. This day is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, on this day, Lord Shiva destroyed the three demons who troubled the gods and created troubles.
Spiritually, Kartikay represents the annihilation of ego and negative tendencies present within an individual. He symbolizes devotion, dedication, and the purifying power of Lord Shiva. Worshipping Lord Kartikay is believed to provide blessings for success, wealth, and happiness.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit root or syllables • Not from Vedas, Upanishads, or other scriptures
Historical references
Historical records show that Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva The name Kartikay carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Vedic period
Notable people with this name
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