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Name Origin

Karthik is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin. It is a name for the Hindu god Murugan, who is also known as Kartikeya. Murugan is the son of Shiva and Parvati and is associated with war, victory, and knowledge.

hindusanskritgodmurugankartikeyawarvictoryknowledge

Famous People

Karthik Sivakumar (1977-)

Actor

  • Known for his work in Tamil cinema.
  • Popular films include 'Paruthiveeran', 'Aayirathil Oruvan', and 'Kaithi'.

Karthik Aryan (1990-)

Actor

  • Known for his work in Hindi cinema.
  • Popular films include 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama', 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety', and 'Luka Chuppi'.

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