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Kartik
Kartik As a name for the divine warrior Kartikeya, the slayer of the demon Tarakasura, Kartik carries connotations of martial brilliance and divine purpose. Characters named Kartik are frequently written as decisive, energetic, and goal-oriented — young men of action who arrive precisely when they are needed.
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Murugan
Tamil · “From Tamil, meaning "beautiful youth" or "the young one". Murugan is the Tamil name for Kartikeya, the son of Shiva and Parvati, and one of the most widely worshipped deities in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. The name derives from the Tamil word "murugu" meaning beauty or youth.”
Dhruv
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“Derived from Sanskrit, referring to Varuna — the ancient Vedic god of the sky, cosmic waters, and moral law. Varuna was the guardian of rita (cosmic order) and punished those who broke oaths, giving the name connotations of justice and the sea.”
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