| Meaning: | Hindu calendar month, Bestowing courage and pleasure |
| Origin: | Indian, Sanskrit |
| Religion: | Hindu |
| Gender: | Masculine (Boy name) |
| Rashi: | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Nakshatra: | Sravana, Mrigashiras |
| Supportive Numbers: | 5, 2, 7, 9, 14 |
| Auspicious Color: | Green, Yellow |
| Auspicious Metal: | Bronze, Copper |
| Auspicious Stones: | Aquamarine |
| Alternate Stones: | Chrysoprase, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl, White Sapphire |
| Lucky Days: | Wednesday, Friday |
| Ruling Hours: | 11am ~ 1pm |
| Ruling Planet: | Mercury |
| Vibration: | Intense mental energy |
| Passion: | To be ahead of the crowd |
| Life Pursuit: | To explore a little bit of everything |
| Suffixed Name: | Karthikdas, Karthikmal, Karthikanna, Karthikrao, Karthiklal, Karthikji, Karthikbabu, Karthikappa |