Kartikeya Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "kartikeya" is "son of krittika, a hindu deity, god of war", and is used often for "boys".
Kartikeya Name Details
Kartikeya is an ancient and popular Hindu name. It is derived from Sanskrit where 'Kartikeya' means 'son of Krittika'. In Hindu mythology, Kartikeya is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is considered the God of War and victory, often depicted riding a peacock and wielding a spear known as Vel. Kartikeya is also known by other names like Murugan, Skanda, and Subramanya, and is widely worshipped in South India.
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