What is the origin of the name Karthik?

Karthik is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Karthik?

Karthik is currently ranked #5320 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Karthik

KAR-tik

Popularity

#5320

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

1,475

Peak Year

#79 in 2010

First Recorded

1977

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hindi name, Karthik means 'son of Krittika' or 'brave and courageous.' Krittika refers to a constellation.

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Kart Karthi Karth

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

Karthik Aryan
Indian actor known for his Bollywood films.

Nicknames

Kart Karthi Karth

Spelling Variations

Karthick Karthik

Similar Names

Arjun Aryan Rohan Vikram Rahul

Personality Traits

BraveCourageousLoyalStrongDetermined

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