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Kartika

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Meaning

Star

Linguistic Origin

Sanskrit

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic كارتيكا
Urdu کارتیکا
Persian کارتیکا
Bengali কার্তিকা
Pashto کارتیکا

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Kartika is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Star', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Indonesian culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Kartika is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Sanskrit-derived kartika, 'star' - also the name of a month in the old Javanese calendar.

Notable Historical Usage

Naming in the subcontinent draws on a shared stock across communities, so Sanskrit vocabulary and Arabic and Persian names have long circulated in the same regions and sometimes in the same families.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Indonesian Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.