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Ketan

केतन

Banner, flag, or home

Ketan originates from the Sanskrit word 'Ketu', meaning a flag or banner, symbolizing victory and leadership. In Indian culture, it is also associated with the concept of a home or abode, representing stability and grace, and is often linked to the astrological planet Ketu.

BoySanskritMithun · GeminiMrigashirshaPythagorean no. 6 · The Nurturer2 syllables
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Ketan in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiकेतन
Bengaliকেতন
Punjabiਕੇਤਨ
Gujaratiકેતન
Odiaକେତନ
Teluguకేతన
Kannadaಕೇತನ
Malayalamകേതന
Tamilகேதந

Pythagorean numerology 6 · The Nurturer — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as caring, responsible, loving and family-minded.

Mithun rashi · Gemini — element Air, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Chha and Ke.

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Last reviewed 3 Aug 2026

  • GeneralAI provenance assessment

    AI evidence (gemini-3.6-flash, confidence 0.95): Genuine Sanskrit name meaning flag, banner, or home.

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