The name Ketevan: meaning and origin
- Ketevan name meaning
- Ketevan origin
- Georgian names
Is your name Ketevan? It is one of the most honoured Georgian women's names, linked above all to Saint Queen Ketevan. Its origin is debated: one version gives it Persian roots.
๐ Where does the name Ketevan come from and what does it mean?
There is no single view on where the name comes from. One version sees Ketevan as the Georgian form of the Persian name Katayun, while another links it to Ekaterine.
Its exact meaning has not been established, but in Georgia the name carries special weight: thanks to Saint Queen Ketevan it became a symbol of strength, faith and dignity.
๐ Famous people named Ketevan
The best-known bearer is Saint Ketevan the Martyr, queen of Kakheti, who was put to death in Persia in 1624 for refusing to give up her faith. In our time the name is carried by singer Katie Melua, born Ketevan Melua, and by archer Ketevan Losaberidze, Olympic champion at the 1980 Moscow Games.
A saint, a singer and a champion: a strong team.
๐ฏ๏ธ When is the Ketevan name day?
Ketevanoba is celebrated on 26 September, the feast of the Holy Great Martyr Queen Ketevan. The start of autumn is a time of good wishes and warm words for every Ketevan.
๐ What character is linked to the name Ketevan?
People say Ketevans are strong inside, principled and deeply loyal. They may seem calm at first glance, but once they make up their minds, there is no turning back.
Common pet names: Keti, Keto, Ketuna.
๐ข The numerology number of Ketevan
Did you know your name has its own number? In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: แ is 1, แ is 2, แ is 3 and so on.
The letters of Ketevan in Georgian (แฅแแแแแแ) add up to 676, which reduces to 1. In numerology, 1 is the number of leadership, independence and new beginnings.
It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits you.