Ketura
Pronunciation: [ k-EHT-oor-uh ]
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Ketura first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 179 babies have been named Ketura in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ketura is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,447 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,447
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ketura
Ketura is a girl name .
Ketura is currently ranked #61,447 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ketura include Ket, Ketu, Ketuy, Ketuie, Key, Keie, and Ketkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ketura include Keturah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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