NameBraid
Boy

Karthikeyan

“son of Shiva, god of war”

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
4
Popularity
38 of 100Uncommon

About the name Karthikeyan

Karthikeyan is a masculine first name meaning “son of Shiva, god of war”, with roots in Sanskrit. The name has 4 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

Frequently asked about Karthikeyan

What does the name Karthikeyan mean?
The first name Karthikeyan means “son of Shiva, god of war”.
Where does the name Karthikeyan come from?
Karthikeyan has its roots in Sanskrit.
Is Karthikeyan a girls' or boys' name?
Karthikeyan is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Karthikeyan?
Karthikeyan is a relatively uncommon first name.

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