Ketema

Ketema Meaning & Origin

About Ketema
The surname Ketema is of Ethiopian origin and is predominantly found among the Oromo people. It is derived from the Oromo word "ketema," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome." The name Ketema signifies strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome challenges, reflecting the historical and cultural significance of the Oromo people in Ethiopia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ketema is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ketema: 299
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ketema based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ketema is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K03050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH2 T EY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌkɛˈteɪmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ketema in Braille

Here's how to represent Ketema in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ketema in braille

How to sign the name Ketema using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ketema using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ketema in sign language

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