✨ Unisex Name Indian · Sanskrit

KARTIKEY

Pronunciation /kart-IK-ey/

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“son of shiva”

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KARTIKEY is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Son of Lord Shiva”.

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Popularity
86/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
14/100
Pronunciation
76/100

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#51#53#552015201920232026
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Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
2026 Rank
#53

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Kar Kart Kary Kartike Kartik

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📋 Key Info

Meaningson of shiva
OriginIndian
GenderUnisex Name
Popularity86/100

📈 Name Statistics

Short Meaningson of shiva
First Name LetterK
Total Letters8
Syllables3
Gender Group✨ Unisex
Heritage OriginIndian
Dialect BaseSanskrit
Registry Popularity86/100

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