Karikaalan is a boy name with roots in Tamil culture. A Tamil name after Karikala, the great early Chola king; read as 'kari + kalan', death to enemy elephants, or 'charred leg' from his legend.
In Hindu tradition, Karikaalan is associated with the Mithuna rashi.
The numerology number for Karikaalan is 1, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.
Origin : tamil
Gender : boy
Nakshatra : Mrigashira
Rashi : Mithuna
Numerology : 1
Syllables : 4
Last updated 21 October 2026 · How we research names · Report a mistake
In numerology, the name Karikaalan reduces to the number 1, which is most often linked to leadership, independence, originality. A person carrying this vibration tends to be a natural pioneer - driven, ambitious, and most comfortable charting their own path rather than following someone else’s. The name Karikaalan also falls under the Mithuna rashi (moon sign), traditionally described as curious and communicative, with a quick wit and wide social circle. Its associated nakshatra is Mrigashira.
Browse more names from this origin:
See all names starting with the letter K:
Names starting with K
Lord Shiva has many names, each describing one sid...
Date | 10/31/2026
Muslim parents often choose a name with a good mea...
Date | 10/31/2026
Bengali families often name a son after Shiva or t...
Date | 11/9/2026
Choosing your baby's name is one of the most excit...
Date | 10/16/2026
Sanskrit names are timeless: they carry meanings f...
Date | 10/31/2026
Kannada families often name a son after Udupi Kris...
Date | 11/9/2026Telugu families often name a daughter after a godd...
Date | 11/5/2026
Marathi families often name a son after Vitthal of...
Date | 11/9/2026Malayali families often name a son after Guruvayur...
Date | 11/9/2026Naming your baby is one of the first and most mean...
Date | 10/16/2026