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Karthikeya

कार्तिकेय

“Son of the Krittikas, Lord Murugan”

Karthikeya is a revered Sanskrit name referring to the Hindu god of war, victory, and wisdom, also known as Murugan or Skanda. The name literally means 'born of or raised by the Krittikas' (the Pleiades star constellation). It represents bravery, leadership, and divine protection.

BoySanskrit☾ Mithun · Gemini✶ MrigashirshaPythagorean no. 1 · The Leader3 syllables

Karthikeya in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiकार्तिकेय

Bengaliকার্তিকেয

Punjabiਕਾਰ੍ਤਿਕੇਯ

Gujaratiકાર્તિકેય

Odiaକାର୍ତିକେଯ

Teluguకార్తికేయ

Kannadaಕಾರ್ತಿಕೇಯ

Malayalamകാര്തികേയ

Tamilகார்திகேய

Pythagorean numerology 1 · The Leader — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as independent, pioneering, ambitious and self-driven.

Mithun rashi · Gemini — element Air, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Chha and Ke.

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