Pronunciation: [kˈɑːtɪk] (IPA) 
The name "Kartik" is pronounced as /kɑːrtɪk/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "kar" is pronounced as /kɑːr/, similar to "car" or "card". The second syllable "tik" is pronounced as /tɪk/, like "tick" or "thick". This name is of Hindu origin and is also spelled as "Karthik" or "Karthikeyan". It is most commonly given to boys and is believed to be derived from the name of Lord Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war and victory.
The word "Kartik" has its origin in Sanskrit, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language. In Sanskrit, the word "Kartik" is derived from the name of the Hindu month "Kartika", which is considered sacred and significant in Hinduism. The month of Kartika falls in the autumn season and typically corresponds to the months of October and November in the Gregorian calendar. The name "Kartika" is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "Krittika", which refers to the Pleiades star cluster in astronomy. In Hindu mythology and astrology, the Krittika nakshatra (star) is associated with Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who is commonly known as Kartik.
