Boy • Mythology Tamil
Karthikeya
கர்த்திகேயா
Signature Meaning
Karthikeya is a traditional South Indian name associated with the Hindu god of war and victory, widely worshipped in Tamil Nadu as Murugan (also known as Skanda). The name evokes qualities of bravery, leadership, youthful energy, and protection. Common as a given name, it carries cultural and religious resonance for many Tamil-speaking families.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
MythologyCourage
Starts withக / K
Syllables5 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
6· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likekar-thi-KAY-aa
Tamil syllablesக-ர்-த்-தி-கே-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kɐr.t̪i.keː.jaː/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaarthikeyaaKartheekeyaKaartheekeyaaKartikeyaKarthhikeyaKaartikeyaa