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Kati

Kati (name) means an uncommon modern spelling of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine. Example: “She spells her name Kati instead of the more usual Katie.”

name

An uncommon modern spelling of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine.

"She spells her name Kati instead of the more usual Katie."

noun

A traditional unit of weight, roughly one and a half pounds, once used as a standard measure by British trading companies in Asia.

"The old ledger recorded the spice shipment in katis rather than pounds."

How to use Kati

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an unusual spelling of Katie, or an old Southeast Asian unit of weight.

Word forms

katis plural

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Etymology

The weight sense comes from the Malay word kati.

Origin: Malay

Rhymes for Kati

mati Parvati Gujarati Maserati Cincinnati

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kati” mean?

The word “Kati” means an uncommon modern spelling of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine. In plain terms, either an unusual spelling of Katie, or an old Southeast Asian unit of weight.

How do you use “Kati” in a sentence?

Here is “Kati” used in a sentence: “She spells her name Kati instead of the more usual Katie.”

What part of speech is “Kati”?

Depending on how it is used, “Kati” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Kati” come from?

The word “Kati” comes from Malay. The weight sense comes from the Malay word kati.

How many meanings does “Kati” have?

“Kati” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an uncommon modern spelling of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine.

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