Karthik

Karthik is an Indian masculine first name that is considered a variant of Kartik. It can be directly translated as "the constellation of the Pleiades."

What does the name Karthik mean?

The first name Karthik has its roots in Sanskrit and represents a variant of Kartik. The translation is "the constellation of the Pleiades" and is derived from the Sanskrit term krttika (कृत्तिका), which also refers to the constellation of the Pleiades.

Where does the name Karthik come from?

Karthik is a masculine first name with Sanskrit roots that carries the meaning "the constellation of the Pleiades." The Sanskrit word krttika (कृत्तिका) refers to the constellation of the Pleiades. The name is primarily used in Indian languages such as Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Karthik?

Kar-tik

Popularity

In Germany, Karthik is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best position was in 2011 when it ranked 2,275th. In the last ten years, Karthik has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,945th.