Katurah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Katurah

What is the meaning of the name Katurah ?

The baby name Katurah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-TOO-rah (kəˈtʊrə).

Katurah is Hebrew in Origin.

Katurah is a modern English variant of the biblical name Keturah, from Hebrew Qeturah meaning “incense, fragrance” and often interpreted as “perfumed one” or “enveloped in smoke,” derived from the root q-t-r “to burn incense.” In Genesis 25 she is named as Abraham’s later wife (often termed a concubine) and mother of six sons, giving the name associations with legacy, blessing, and sacred offering.

Use in English took hold with Puritan taste for Old Testament names, appearing in 17th–18th-century parish registers and colonial American records, with a modest 19th-century revival. The Katurah spelling surfaces in the United States from the late 20th century, particularly among African American families seeking distinctive biblical forms. Variants include Keturah (standard), Ketura, Katura, Qeturah (scholarly), and historical Cetura. Short forms: Ket, Keta, and Tura. Common pronunciations: kah-TOO-rah or keh-TOO-rah. The meaning conveys sweetness, devotion, and a fragrant presence.