girl name
Karthika — name meaning
కార్తిక
Karthika is a girl name. Born in the month of Karthika.
Karthikaకార్తికgirl
Nakshatra and Pada for Karthika
Begins with Ka (కా), the starting syllable of Pada 3 of Mrigashira Nakshatra (మృగశిర).
Rashi: Mithuna (Gemini) · Deity: Soma · Ruling planet: Mars
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karthika mean?
Karthika (కార్తిక) is used for a girl. In brief: Born in the month of Karthika. This is a short summary in AAGO's own words and has not been independently verified, so please confirm it with your family or priest.
Which Nakshatra is the name Karthika for?
Karthika begins with Ka, which is the starting syllable of Pada 3 of Mrigashira Nakshatra (మృగశిర) under the commonly used convention. Practices vary between families, so check with your elders or priest.
How is Karthika written in Telugu?
The usual Telugu spelling is కార్తిక.
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Curated by AAGO and cross-checked against public name sources. Meanings are brief summaries and have not been independently verified, so please confirm your final choice with elders or a priest. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.