Kartiki
Kartiki (कार्तिकी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “The full moon of Kartika”.
Kartiki (कार्तिकी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “The full moon of Kartika”.
Kartiki means “The full moon of Kartika”. Kartiki (कार्तिकी · కార్తికి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “The full moon of Kartika”. It comes from the Sanskrit kārtikī. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “का” falls in Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, within Mithuna rashi (Gemini).
Kartiki name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Kartiki |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The full moon of Kartika |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | कार्तिकी |
| Telugu | కార్తికి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | kārtikī |
| Pronunciation | Kar-ti-ki |
| First syllable | का |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Numerology | 4 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Seasons & time |
Meaning and origin of Kartiki
Kartiki is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word kārtikī, meaning “The full moon of Kartika”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Kartiki
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “का” of Kartiki falls in Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Mithuna rashi (Gemini). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Kartiki
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): कार्तिकी
- Telugu: కార్తికి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): kārtikī
How to pronounce Kartiki
Say it as “Kar-ti-ki” — 3 spoken syllables.
Kartiki is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Kartiki
Aruni, Arunika, Ashadhi, Chaitri, Godhuli, Maghi
Kartiki: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Kartiki?
Kartiki means “The full moon of Kartika”. It comes from the Sanskrit kārtikī.
Is Kartiki a traditional or a modern name?
Kartiki is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Kartiki written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): कार्तिकी. In Telugu: కార్తికి. Sanskrit transliteration: kārtikī.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Kartiki?
Its first syllable “का” falls in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3) and Mithuna rashi (Gemini) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Kartiki?
4 in Chaldean numerology and 7 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Kartiki — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The full moon of Kartika
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kartiki mean?
Kartiki is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “The full moon of Kartika”.
Is Kartiki a boy or girl name?
Kartiki is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Kartiki?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Kartiki aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Kartiki?
The Chaldean name number of Kartiki is 4.
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