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Kritika
Pronounced KRIT-ih-kuh /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Krittika, the name of a nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Indian astronomy -- the star cluster known in the West as the Pleiades. A celestial, tradition-rich name. Romanized from the Devanagari.Medium
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History & Origin
Kritika comes from the Sanskrit Krittika, a nakshatra or lunar mansion in Indian astronomy -- the star cluster known in the West as the Pleiades. A celestial, tradition-rich name, it reads as starry and graceful (said 'KRIT-ih-kuh'). Romanized here from the Devanagari.
In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls, carried largely by Indian families. Rare, celestial, and traditional.
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What does the name Kritika mean?
Kritika is a Sanskrit name for a nakshatra (lunar mansion) — the star cluster known as the Pleiades.
How do you pronounce Kritika?
It's said KRIT-ih-kuh /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kritika a boy or girl name?
Kritika is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Kritika?
Kritika is a rare name for girls in the U.S.