Karthika
kar-TEE-kah
Karthika is a girl’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “A Hindi name, referring to the Hindu month of Kartik, associated with light and auspiciousness.”, and peaked in popularity in 2012.
What Karthika Means
“A Hindi name, referring to the Hindu month of Kartik, associated with light and auspiciousness.”
The Story of Karthika
Imagine a name that carries the glow of a sacred month, promising light and good fortune for your daughter.
Karthika originates from Hindi, deeply connected to the Hindu month of Kartik. This period is traditionally associated with the festival of lights, symbolizing auspiciousness and spiritual illumination. The name itself evokes this rich cultural heritage.
You feel a profound sense of peace when you imagine your daughter embodying this name. It speaks to a spirit that shines with inner light, a child who will bring a sense of well-being and good fortune to all she encounters.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#12 in 2012
Total Births
85
First Recorded
2009
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