God of War
Pronunciation: kahr-TIH-kay-uh
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Kartikeya is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "God of War". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: kahr-TIH-kay-uh. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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कार्तिकेय
God of War, Son of Lord Shiva
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
kahr-TIH-kay-uh
IPA
kARTikeː
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Kartikeya is a significant deity in Hinduism, mentioned in various Hindu scriptures like the Mahabharata, the Puranas, and the Agni Purana. He is also known as Murugan in Tamil Nadu, Subrahmanya in Karnataka, and Skanda in other parts of India.
Historical Usage
Kartikeya is also known as Murugan and Skanda. He is the god of war, peace, and victory in the Hindu pantheon. Kartikeya is the son of Shiva and Parvati and is considered the younger brother of Ganesha. The story of Kartikeya's birth is described in various Hindu scriptures. According to one account, when Shiva was meditating on Mount Kailash, Parvati created Kartikeya from a spark of her body to protect Shiva from the demon Taraka.
Ancient India, around 5th Century BCE
Another belief about the origin of Kartikeya is found in the Skanda Purana, one of the eighteen major Puranas in Hinduism. It mentions that Shiva and Parvati decided to bring Kartikeya to life to lead an army of gods against the demon Surapena. Parvati created the six faces and two arms of Kartikeya and bathed him in the sacred waters of the Ganga, Saraswati, and Godavari rivers.
Medieval India, around 7th to 10th Century CE
Translations
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कार्तिकेय
God of War, Son of Lord Shiva
कार्तिकेय
सोना शिवके पुत्र
கார்த்திகேய
கடல் ஶிவவின் ஆங்கில் ஆட்சி
కార్ద్ధేయ
శివదేశ్వరుదేశ్యపుత్రదేశ
Kartikeya
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of War
Kartikeya
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of War
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