The baby name Ketki is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KET-kee (approx. IPA: /ˈkɛtki/).
The baby name Ketki is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KET-kee (approx. IPA: /ˈkɛtki/).
Ketki is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Ketki is a feminine Indian name from Sanskrit ketakī, the fragrant screwpine (Pandanus odorifer). In Indic symbolism, the ketaki blossom evokes captivating scent, elegance, and devotional offering; it is common in temple garlands and perfumery (kewra). A well-known Shaiva legend explains its avoidance in Shiva worship, adding a layer of reverence and caution, yet the flower remains a sign of purity and auspiciousness in broader rites.
Attested since classical Sanskrit and later bhakti poetry, Ketki has long served as a nature-derived given name in North and Western India, especially among Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati speakers. Common variants and cognates include Ketaki (scholarly transliteration), Ketki (modern spelling), Keya (Bengali/Odia), and Kewra/Kewda for the botanical/culinary term. The name’s core meaning centers on "ketaki flower," connoting sweetness, charm, and steadfast devotion.
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Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #69 | 3 | 2,963 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #578 | 54 | 13,121 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
Ketki is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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