Kartikeya Name Meaning
The name Kartikeya comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kartikeya below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kartikeya Name Meaning
HinduismFrom Sanskrit कृत्तिका (krittika), the name for the constellation of the Pleiades, ultimately from कृत् (krit) meaning "to cut, to divide". This is another name for the Hindu god Skanda.
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