Kartic

Kartic is a proper noun commonly used as a masculine given name in India and among South Asian communities. It is a transliteration variant of names such as Karthik or Kartik and can also appear as a surname in some contexts. The name is tied to Hindu cultural and linguistic traditions and is often associated with well-known figures in oral and written histories, as well as with contemporary individuals in various fields.

Etymology and associations vary by language and tradition. The form is frequently linked to Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war, though the precise origin of the name can differ regionally. It is also connected to the Hindu month of Kartik in some cultural references, with the exact linguistic root tracing back to older Sanskrit and regional naming patterns. Spelling and pronunciation shift across languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Bengali, giving rise to variants like Karthik, Kartik, and other localized forms.

In usage today, Kartic appears across diverse communities and disciplines, reflecting its broad South Asian heritage. It functions primarily as a personal name but may also be adopted as a brand name or appear in fictional contexts. Because the name is widespread and fluid in its transliteration, commas and hyphenations are less standardized than in some other names.

See also: Karthik, Kartika.