Keti

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Pronounced KEH-tee /ˈkɛt.i/Medium

Meaning: Keti is a Georgian short form of Ketevan, borne by Saint Ketevan the Martyr, a 17th-century queen of Kakheti venerated in the Georgian Orthodox Church. A warm, established pet-name-turned-given-name in Georgia.Low

In 30 seconds: A tidy two-beat name: Keti is a Georgian short form of Ketevan, honoring a martyred queen and saint (said 'KEH-tee'). Warm and established.

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MeaningKeti is a Georgian short form of Ketevan, borne by Saint Ketevan the Martyr, a 17th-century queen of Kakheti venerated in the Georgian Orthodox Church. A warm, established pet-name-turned-given-name in Georgia.

History & Origin

Keti grew as a Georgian pet form of Ketevan, tied to Saint Ketevan the Martyr, a queen of Kakheti venerated for her faith. It functions as a full given name in Georgia and remains extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'KEH-tee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records. Rare in the U.S., established in Georgia.

Did you know? Keti is a Georgian short form of Ketevan, the name of a 17th-century queen martyred for her faith and later canonized as a saint -- a warm, established name in Georgia, which we note honestly (said 'KEH-tee').

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References — Keti — Georgian short form of Ketevan; Saint Ketevan the Martyr

Variations

KetevanKettyKeto

Nicknames

KetKetiko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keti mean?

Keti is a Georgian short form of Ketevan, the name of a martyred queen later venerated as a saint.

How do you pronounce Keti?

It's said KEH-tee /ˈkɛt.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keti a boy or girl name?

Keti is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Keti?

Keti is extremely rare in the U.S., though established in Georgia.