kelatun
Kelatun is a term found in some medieval Turkic- and Mongolic-language sources that is generally interpreted as a noble title for a woman, comparable to khatun or queen. The spelling kelatun is one of several transliterations, with variations such as kalatun or katun appearing in different texts. Its exact meaning and social function varied by context, and it is not uniformly defined across sources.
Etymology and usage are debated among scholars. Some propose a linguistic connection to the broader Turkic
Historical attestations of kelatun are limited and scattered. It appears in a limited number of chronicles
Related terms include khatun, katun, and khaganat concepts of rulership in Turkic and Mongolic contexts. Kelatun