Karthikeya

Meaning of Karthikeya

Karthikeya, pronounced kar-THEE-kee-yuh (/kɑr.ˈti.ki.jə/), emerges from Sanskrit roots as the spirited son of Shiva and Parvati, revered in Indian lore as the god of war and wisdom. It sounds like a little warrior already plotting his first epic adventure, embodying courage, leadership and devotion in equal measure. Still a rare treasure in the United States, Karthikeya has danced through the top 1000 baby name charts since its early 2000s debut, currently hovering in the 900s. Warm yet adventurous, this name offers parents a playful nod to ancient legends and an inspiring promise of a heroic journey ahead.

Pronunciation

Indian English

• Pronunced as kar-THEE-kee-yuh (/kɑr.ˈti.ki.jə/)

• Karthik