Karthikeyan Name Meaning
The name Karthikeyan comes from Tamil roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Karthikeyan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Karthikeyan Name Meaning
Tamil, HinduismTamil form of KARTIKEYA.
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