Kartik
कार्तिकকার্তিক
Derived from Sanskrit कृत्तिका (Kṛttikā), referring to the cluster of stars known as the Pleiades; also the name of a lunar month in the Hindu calendar.
Meaning and origin
Kartik derives from Sanskrit and refers to the Pleiades constellation as well as the Hindu lunar month falling between October and November.
How to pronounce Kartik
| Hindi | KAHR-tik /ˈkaːrtɪk/ |
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