Boy name
Kenan name meaning
“possession, acquisition”
Kenan is a masculine biblical name from Hebrew Qēnān, commonly linked to possession or acquisition. This interpretation associates the name with a root meaning to acquire. That root provides the basis for the suggested meaning, while the original meaning of Kenan remains uncertain.
What does Kenan mean?
Possession, acquisition
In Indonesian: kepemilikan, perolehan
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Kenan
Kenan is a biblical name from Hebrew Qēnān, commonly associated with a root meaning 'to acquire'. Its original meaning remains uncertain.
How to pronounce Kenan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦤꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮨᮔᮔ᮪ |
Is Kenan a boy’s name?
Yes, Kenan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kenan ranks #5,106 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kenan
Famous people named Kenan
- Kenan Sipayung · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Kenan
What is the meaning of Kenan?
Kenan means possession, acquisition. Kenan is a biblical name from Hebrew Qēnān, commonly associated with a root meaning 'to acquire'. Its original meaning remains uncertain.
Is Kenan a boy’s name?
Yes, Kenan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Kenan have?
Kenan has 2 syllables (Ke-nan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kenan?
Kenan ranks #5,106 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Kenan?
Notable people named Kenan include Kenan Sipayung.
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