Karthik

Karthik (also written as Karthick) is a male given name that is commonly used in the southern part of India. The name stands for the Hindu god "Karthik," or Murugan, son of Lord Shiva who is also called Karthikeya. In the Hindu Vedas Karthik is the god of the war and the represents strength, happiness and success.

The name represents certain characteristics (similar to the Zodiac signs). They are reserved but friendly. They are faithful to those they trust or love, but once crossed they tend to be unforgiving. According to numerology Karthik is the best name of the intention of the Hindu people.^{[citation needed]}

The name may refer to:

God

• Murugan, a hindu deity predominantly worshipped in Tamil nadu.

Actors

• Karthik Kumar, EVAM Theatre actor and appeared in Poi Solla Porom among other films.
• Karthik Muthuraman, Tamil actor and politician, son of veteran actor R. Muthuraman
• Karthi Sivakumar, Tamil actor, brother of Surya Sivakumar and son of Sivakumar, appeared in Paruthi Veeran.

Musicians

• Karthik Raja, Music director, son of Ilayaraja and brother of Yuvan Shankar Raja
• Karthik (singer), Indian playback singer, discovered by A. R. Rehman

Cricketers

• Arun Karthik
• Dinesh Karthik
• Murali Kartik

Entrepreneurs

• Karthik Naralasetty, Indian Internet Entrepreneur

Racing drivers

• Narain Karthikeyan, the first Formula One motor racing driver from India.

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