Ketaki
Ketaki is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Fragrant screwpine flower”.
| Meaning | Fragrant screwpine flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | केतकी |
| Pronunciation | KAY-tuh-kee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Ketaki
Ketaki is the Sanskrit name of the screwpine (Pandanus), whose cream-coloured flowers are famous for their strong scent and appear often in classical Indian poetry. A well-known Puranic legend tells how the ketaki flower falsely testified for Brahma in his contest with Vishnu over Shiva's pillar of light, and was cursed never to be offered to Shiva. The name is popular in Maharashtra and Bengal.
Is Ketaki a Hindu name?
The ketaki flower features in Shaiva legend and is used in some worship, though by tradition not for Shiva; the name is used by Hindu families.
How popular is Ketaki?
A recognised girls' name in India, especially in Maharashtra.
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Spellings and variants of Ketaki
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ketaki mean?
Ketaki means 'Fragrant screwpine flower'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ketaki a Hindu name?
The ketaki flower features in Shaiva legend and is used in some worship, though by tradition not for Shiva; the name is used by Hindu families.
How do you pronounce Ketaki?
Ketaki is pronounced KAY-tuh-kee.
Is Ketaki a boy or girl name?
Ketaki is usually a girl name.