Kartik

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

♂ Male · Hindi, Sanskrit
divine warrior auspicious variant

📖 About Kartik

Kartik is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. It derives from Kartikeya — the six-headed god of war and victory, son of Shiva and Parvati, and commander of the divine army. The name is also shared by a sacred month in the Hindu lunisolar calendar (October–November), associated with Diwali and other festivals. Widely used across northern India, Kartik carries connotations of divine courage, auspiciousness, and celestial lineage.

📍 Details

  • OriginHindi, Sanskrit
  • Gender♂ Male
  • MeaningVariant of Karthik. Bestower of courage, name of a Hindu month

🔀 Variants & Related Names

KarthikKarthikeya

⭐ Famous People

  • Kartik Aaryan — Indian Bollywood actor known for films such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), one of the most bankable stars of his generation.
  • Kartik Sawhney — Indian disability rights activist and the first blind student admitted to Stanford University from India; a prominent voice in global inclusion advocacy.
  • Kartikeya (deity) — The Hindu god of war, wisdom, and victory — the divine figure from whom the name Kartik is derived; son of Shiva and Parvati and commander of the gods.
  • Kartik Muralidharan — Prominent Indian-American development economist and professor at UC San Diego, known for influential research on education in developing countries.