Pronunciation of 'karthikeyan'

The name 'Karthikeyan' is of Indian origin, specifically from Tamil and Sanskrit. It is commonly used as a male given name and surname in South India. The pronunciation varies slightly depending on the language or locale.

Word Origin

The name 'Karthikeyan' originates from Sanskrit and Tamil. It is derived from 'Kartikeya,' the name of a Hindu deity who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and the god of war and victory.

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

kɑːrθɪˈkeɪən/ˌkɑːrθɪˈkeɪən/Slow

A male given name or surname of Indian origin.

Pronounced as 'kar-thi-KAY-an,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Kar' as in 'car,' 'thi' as in 'thin,' 'kay' as in 'day,' and 'an' as in 'un.'

தமிழ் (India)

kaɾt̪ɪkeːjən/kaɾt̪ɪkeːjən/Slow

கார்த்திகேயன் என்பது ஒரு ஆண் பெயராகவும், குடும்பப் பெயராகவும் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. இது முருகன் என்ற இந்து கடவுளின் பெயரை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்டது.

Pronounced as 'kaar-thi-kay-yan,' with 'kaar' as in 'car,' 'thi' as in 'thin,' 'kay' as in 'day,' and 'yan' as in 'yen.'

हिन्दी (India)

kaːrt̪ɪkeːjən/kaːrt̪ɪkeːjən/Slow

कार्तिकेयन एक पुरुष नाम है, जो हिंदू देवता कार्तिकेय से लिया गया है।