👶 Boy Name Indian · Hindu

Kartikeya

Pronunciation /kart-IK-ey-a/

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“war god”

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Meaning of Kartikeya

Kartikeya is a boy name of Hindu origin, popular among Indian families. It means “son of Shiva; god of war”.

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Popularity
85/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
15/100
Pronunciation
64/100

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#54#69#832015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
2026 Rank
#54

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🎨 Nicknames for Kartikeya

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Kar Kart Kary Kartikey Kartike

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📋 Key Info

Meaningwar god
OriginIndian
GenderBoy Name
Popularity85/100

📈 Name Statistics

Short Meaningwar god
First Name LetterK
Total Letters10
Syllables4
Gender Group👶 Boy
Heritage OriginIndian
Dialect BaseHindu
Registry Popularity85/100

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