Keturah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning “Incense; the second wife of Abraham, known for her importance in biblical genealogy..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Ket. As of 2026, Keturah ranks #905 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #295 in 1890.
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ke-TOO-rah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #905 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Keturah means “Incense; the second wife of Abraham, known for her importance in biblical genealogy..” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Keturah is pronounced ke-TOO-rah.
Keturah is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Keturah currently ranks #905 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Keturah include Ket.
Middle names that pair well with Keturah include Keturah Joy, Keturah Mae, Keturah Lynn.
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