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Kartikeya

kar-TIK-ay-uh

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

92

Peak Year

#9 in 2016

First Recorded

2006

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Kartikeya is a Hindi name of the Hindu god of war. It represents courage and strength.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

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Personality Traits

CourageousConfidentDisciplinedSpiritual

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