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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit केतु (ketú).
Proper noun
Ketu
- (Hinduism) The descending lunar node. In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet, believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation.
- Synonym: ☋
- Antonym: Rāhu
Further reading
Anagrams
Yoruba
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Kétu
- The Ketu (Benin), a subgroup of the Yoruba people in the country of Benin.
- Synonym: Ànàgó
- The dialect of the Yoruba language spoken by those people.
- Synonym: Ànàgó
- Kétou (a town in Benin).
Derived terms
- Alákétu (“traditional ruler of Kétu”)
Descendants