What does Karthik mean?
Karthik is another name for Lord Murugan + a beloved classic across South India.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Hindu
Variations
Karthik · Kartik
Nicknames
Kart
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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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