Girl name
Kartika name meaning
“star; the Pleiades star cluster”
Kartika is a feminine name meaning star or the Pleiades star cluster. In Javanese and Indonesian, kartika is used with the meaning star. Related Sanskrit words include kṛttikā, the name of the Pleiades, and kārtika, the name of a month in Indian calendars.
What does Kartika mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kartika
In Javanese and Indonesian, kartika is used for a star. It is related to Sanskrit kṛttikā, the Pleiades, and kārtika, a month in Indian calendars.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Kartika
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kartika, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Kartika as a first name
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Kartika Apriliana
Interpretation
A picture of a star adorning the month of April.Meaning of each word
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Apriliana: associated with April
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Interpretation
May she be God's complete gift, pictured as a star.Meaning of each word
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Vania: God has shown grace
- Ema: whole or universal
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Kartika Andini
Interpretation
May she be an obedient person, shining like a star.Meaning of each word
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Andini: obedient, willing to comply
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Kartika Ayuni
Interpretation
A picture of a woman as beautiful as a star.Meaning of each word
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Ayuni: beautiful or lovely
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Kartika Arum
Interpretation
A picture of a star accompanied by a fragrant scent.Meaning of each word
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
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Kartika Devina
Interpretation
A picture of a star whose beauty has a divine quality.Meaning of each word
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Devina: divine
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Interpretation
A picture of stars and sapphires adorning a bearer of lotuses.Meaning of each word
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Savira: sapphire
- Patmawati: possessing lotuses
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Kartika Delia
Interpretation
A picture of a woman from Delos shining like a star.Meaning of each word
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Delia: of Delos
Kartika as a middle name
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Interpretation
May she be a beloved star associated with October.Meaning of each word
- Priyanti: beloved, cherished
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Oktarina: associated with October
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Interpretation
A picture of palm blossoms and stars accompanying perfect virtue.Meaning of each word
- Mayang: a palm or areca flower cluster
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
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Interpretation
A picture of an October star as sweet as honey.Meaning of each word
- Oktarina: associated with October
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
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Interpretation
May the second child be a star who is dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Dwiyanti: second
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Ananda: dear child; bliss
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Nanda Kartika Permatasari
Interpretation
A picture of star-like joy accompanying the essence of a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Nanda: joy, delight
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Permatasari: essence of a jewel
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Ayuningtyas Kartika Gita
Interpretation
May beauty of heart find expression through a song adorned with stars.Meaning of each word
- Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Gita: song or singing
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Interpretation
A picture of a free woman adorned with sapphires and stars.Meaning of each word
- Safira: sapphire gemstone
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Carla: free woman
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Interpretation
May knowledge be a star accompanying an honorable person.Meaning of each word
- Widia: learning, knowledge
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
- Mulyanah: noble, honored
Kartika as a last name
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Laras Kartika
Interpretation
May she embody harmony, pictured in the form of a star.Meaning of each word
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
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Novia Kartika
Interpretation
A picture of a star adorning the month of November.Meaning of each word
- Novia: associated with November
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
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Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful star accompanying a December birth.Meaning of each word
- Nauli: the beautiful, the lovely
- Desti: born in December
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
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Jasmine Kartika
Interpretation
A picture of a jasmine flower beautifully accompanying a star.Meaning of each word
- Jasmine: jasmine flower
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
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Ariyanti Kartika
Interpretation
May she be an honorable person, shining like a star.Meaning of each word
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
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Cahyaningrum Kartika
Interpretation
A picture of beautiful light radiating from a star.Meaning of each word
- Cahyaningrum: radiance of beauty
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
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Sonya Kartika
Interpretation
May she possess wisdom that shines brightly like a star.Meaning of each word
- Sonya: wisdom, good judgment
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
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Cahyani Kartika
Interpretation
May she be a radiant person, shining like a star.Meaning of each word
- Cahyani: radiant, full of light
- Kartika: star; the Pleiades star cluster
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How to pronounce Kartika
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kartika/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦂꦠꦶꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮁᮒᮤᮊ |
Is Kartika a girl’s name?
Yes, Kartika is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Kartika ranks #29 among girl names in our data sample (152 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kartika
Names with related meanings
- Soraya♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Bintang♂♀A shining celestial body
- Ester♀Star, in one interpretation
- Tika♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Esther♀Star, in one interpretation
- Lintang♀A star in the sky
- Nadjamuddin♂♀Star of the faith
- Stella♀A star in the sky
- Vega♂♀A bright star in the constellation Lyra
- Kartikasari♀The essence or beauty of a star
- Astria♀Star
- Tara♂♀Star in the sky
Famous people named Kartika
- Kartika Jahja · b. 1980
- Kartika Affandi · b. 1934
- Kartika Putri · b. 1991
- Kartika Sari Dewi Soekarno · b. 1967
- Kartika Wirjoatmodjo
- Kartika Sandra Desi · b. 1978
- Kartika Yudia Ramlan · b. 1986
- Kartika Agung
- Kartika Berliana
- Kartika Cassandra · b. 1998
- Kartika Dewi
- Kartika Djoemadi · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Kartika
What is the meaning of Kartika?
Kartika means star; the Pleiades star cluster. In Javanese and Indonesian, kartika is used for a star. It is related to Sanskrit kṛttikā, the Pleiades, and kārtika, a month in Indian calendars.
Is Kartika a girl’s name?
Yes, Kartika is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kartika?
Kartika is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Kartika have?
Kartika has 3 syllables (Kar-ti-ka) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Kartika?
Kartika ranks #29 among girl names in our data sample (152 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kartika?
Some ideas: Kartika Apriliana; Priyanti Kartika Oktarina; Laras Kartika.
Famous people named Kartika?
Notable people named Kartika include Kartika Jahja, Kartika Affandi, Kartika Putri.
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