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Ketura

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Pronounced keh-TOOR-uh /kɛˈtʊər.ə/Medium

Meaning: Ketura is a spelling of Keturah, a Hebrew name meaning 'incense' or 'fragrance.' In the Bible, Keturah is the wife Abraham took after the death of Sarah. A dignified, documented biblical name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A fragrant three-beat name: Ketura means 'incense' in Hebrew (said 'keh-TOOR-uh'). Biblically the wife Abraham took after Sarah.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningKetura is a spelling of Keturah, a Hebrew name meaning 'incense' or 'fragrance.' In the Bible, Keturah is the wife Abraham took after the death of Sarah. A dignified, documented biblical name.

U.S. rank (2013)#17978 ↗ Rising

2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ketura derives from the Hebrew name Keturah, 'incense, fragrance,' borne in the Bible by Abraham's wife after Sarah, mother of several tribal ancestors. It has long historic use and remains rare today (said 'keh-TOOR-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records today. Rare, biblical, and dignified.

Did you know? Ketura is a spelling of Keturah, Hebrew for 'incense' or 'fragrance' -- in the Bible, the wife Abraham married after Sarah's death, which we note respectfully (said 'keh-TOOR-uh').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Ketura — Keturah spelling variant; Hebrew 'incense'; Abraham's wife after Sarah

Variations

KeturahKetorahKitura

Nicknames

KetTuri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ketura mean?

Ketura is a spelling of Keturah, Hebrew for 'incense' or 'fragrance'; in the Bible, the wife Abraham took after Sarah.

How do you pronounce Ketura?

It's said keh-TOOR-uh /kɛˈtʊər.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Ketura a boy or girl name?

Ketura is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Ketura?

Ketura is extremely rare in the U.S. today.