Ceta

A kingdom through which Vessantara passed on his way from Jetuttara.

Vessantara's uncle ruled in Ceta, and it was ten leagues from Dunnivittha (J.vi.514ff; Cyp.i.9, vs.38f).

The women of Ceta are called Cetiyā (J.vi.514).

Ceta is probably another name for Cetiya.

Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from

ceta : [m.; nt.] (mano-group), thought; intention; purpose. || ceṭa (m.), a servant boy.

A.P. Buddhadatta Mahathera, Concise Pali-English and English-Pali Dictionary [available as digital version from Metta Net, Sri Lanka]