Karthikeya

"Variant of Karthik. Bestower of courage, name of a Hindu month"

♂ Masculin · Hindi, Sanskrit
divine warrior auspicious variant

📖 À propos Karthikeya

Karthikeya est l'un des noms les plus sacrés de la tradition hindoue, désignant le dieu de la guerre, de la victoire et de la sagesse — fils divin de Shiva et Parvati. Le nom vient de 'Krittika', l'amas stellaire des Pléiades, car la divinité fut allaitée par six nymphes célestes appelées les Krittikas. Vénéré sous le nom de Murugan au Tamil Nadu, Skanda dans les textes sanskrits et Subrahmanya dans le sud de l'Inde, il est le commandant des armées célestes. Donner ce nom est considéré comme une bénédiction profonde.

📍 Détails

  • OrigineHindi, Sanskrit
  • Genre♂ Masculin
  • SignificationVariant of Karthik. Bestower of courage, name of a Hindu month

🔀 Variantes et Prénoms Associés

⭐ Personnes Célèbres

  • Karthikeya Sharma — Indian politician from Haryana who won a Rajya Sabha seat in 2022, known for a notable election victory that drew national attention.
  • Karthikeya (actor) — Telugu film actor known for his roles in films such as RX 100 (2018) and its sequel, celebrated for his energetic performances in South Indian cinema.
  • Murugan (deity) — The Hindu god of war and victory worshipped as Karthikeya, one of the most beloved deities in South Asia, especially venerated in Tamil Nadu under the name Murugan.
  • Skanda (deity) — The Vedic and Puranic name for Karthikeya as commander of the divine armies, a figure central to ancient Sanskrit texts including the Skanda Purana.