Boy name
Ketut name meaning
“designation for the fourth-born child”
Ketut is a Balinese name designating the fourth-born child. Although used as a masculine name, it is used across genders in Balinese naming tradition. The form Ketut functions as a birth-order designation, so its meaning refers specifically to a child's position as the fourth birth.
What does Ketut mean?
Designation for the fourth-born child
In Indonesian: sebutan bagi kelahiran keempat
Origin and cultural usage of Ketut
A birth-order name in Balinese tradition for the fourth child. It is used across genders.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Ketut
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kətut/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦠꦸꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮨᮒᮥᮒ᮪ |
Is Ketut a boy’s name?
Yes, Ketut is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 81% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ketut ranks #55 among boy names in our data sample (214 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ketut
- I Ketut Ariana · b. 1989
- I Ketut Duara
- I Ketut Mahendra · b. 1987
- I Ketut Soki · b. 1946
- I Ketut Suwendra
- Ni Ketut Arini · b. 1943
- Dewa Ketut Beng Gunarsa
- I Ketut Argawa · b. 1962
- I Ketut Bimbo · b. 1954
- I Ketut Kariyasa Adnyana · b. 1969
- I Ketut Mardjana · b. 1951
- I Ketut Suardana · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Ketut
What is the meaning of Ketut?
Ketut means designation for the fourth-born child. A birth-order name in Balinese tradition for the fourth child. It is used across genders.
Is Ketut a boy’s name?
Yes, Ketut is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 81% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ketut?
Ketut is of Balinese origin.
How many syllables does Ketut have?
Ketut has 2 syllables (Ke-tut) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ketut?
Ketut ranks #55 among boy names in our data sample (214 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ketut?
Notable people named Ketut include I Ketut Ariana, I Ketut Duara, I Ketut Mahendra.
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