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Kaartikeya

Pronunciation /kaart-IK-ey-a/

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“modern”

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Kaartikeya's Numerology

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3
The Communicator
Keyword: Creativity
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GenderBoy
OriginIndian
Starting soundKa
Numerology3 · The Communicator
Name-based RashiMithuna (Gemini)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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K → Mithuna (Gemini)
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Meaning of Kaartikeya

Kaartikeya is a boy name of Indian origin, popular among Indian families. It means “a modern name”.

Kaartikeya's Style

Indian Timeless Long Boy

Kaartikeya at a Glance

Popularity
84/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
16/100
Pronunciation
64/100

Kaartikeya is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Kaartikeya Popularity Graph

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#64#84#1032015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#64

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Kaa Kaar Kaay Kaartikey Kaartike

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Kaartikeya Name Profile

Meaningmodern
OriginIndian
GenderBoy Name
First LetterK
Letters10
Syllables4
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score84/100

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