boy · Sanskrit

Kartik

/KA-rtik/

Meaning: Bestower of courage

Kartik at a glance

Meaning: Bestower of courage
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: KA-rtik
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Kaartik, Kartic, Kaartyk, Karteec, Karty, Kart

Lucky details for Kartik

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Kartik is a Sanskrit name meaning “bestower of courage”. Parents choose Kartik for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Kartik reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Kari Kart Kary Kay

Middle Names

Kabir Krisah Kianah

Sibling Names

Aanya Adveek Anjaly Charve

Compatible Names

Aarav Aariah Akshei Aneeketah Arneh Cheerrag

FAQs about the name Kartik

What does the name Kartik mean?

Kartik means “bestower of courage” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Kartik a boy or girl name?

Kartik is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Kartik?

Kartik is pronounced KA-rtik (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Kartik?

The lucky number for Kartik is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Kartik?

Popular short forms include Kari, Kart, Kary, Kay.