Kenan name meaning

What does Kenan mean?

Originated from Hebrew and Celtic, Trendy Kenan generally bestowed upon both genders, chiefly used in English, Arabic, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish and Turkish, Kenan means "Buyer, Owner, Possession, Archaic, Qen, Beautiful or Small Blacksmith".

Kenan is form of Kainan. Kainan is Greek and Latin equivalent of The Hebrew Name קֵינָן Meaning Possession. Kenan is equivalent of Kenan in Hebrew language. Also Kenan is equivalent of Keenan in English language.

Kenan is celebrated on November 24th.

How do I pronounce Kenan?

The two syllabled name Kenan is pronounced, k(e)-nan.

Variants of Kenan

Cainan, Kainan, Kaynan, Keinan, Keenan, Kaenan, Caynan, Kaenen

How popular is the name Kenan?

Kenan is a common name in United States given to over 3554 babies in 71 years. Presently the name is rising, in 1997, 136 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 965th position.

Also, Kenan is a common name in France given to over 2481 babies in 45 years. Presently the name is rising, in 2004, it ranked 375th when 142 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Kenan is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 345 on boy names chart when 68 babies were given the name Kenan.

Over 586 people have been named Kenan in England and Wales.

Kenan is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 2009, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 276 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Kenan. There are over 376 babies that have been given the name Kenan in Switzerland.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 2006, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 390 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Kenan.

Over 446 people have been named Kenan in Belgium.

Kenan is an uncommon baby name in Ireland and may not be used now. Kenan is a rare baby name in Netherlands still in use today.

But an extremely popular name in Turkey where every 1 in 600 have the name. At least, 150000 people globally have carried Kenan as their given name according to our estimate.

Facts

Kenan in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	503	90	0	0
	82	0	0	0
	803	80	16	3
	173	197	16	3
	373	0	1	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Kenan

When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps. You are pretty, smart and charismatic, you still doubt yourself. You are capable of great achievements. You are probably the most creative person you know in your surroundings. You have a lot of friends who respect you deeply. You are a creative thinker who always comes with the best solutions. You like to think outside the box and kick the box inside people's face when they tell you how to think or what to do.

Other names similar to Kenan, for name hunters

•  Arwa - The uncommon unisex name Arwa is originated from Arabic which is used specifically in Malayalam and Kannada languages, Arwa means "Fresh or Female Satisfied"
•  Niyaaz means Desire or Offering is chiefly used in Arabic and Tamil is a boy name
•  Fariba - Meaning of Fariba is Lovely Charming Enticing or Mesmerizing is rooted from Old Persian and is aimed at girls is prevalently used in Iranian and Persian
•  Minu means Fish Which Moves with Ease Everywhere Bestowing Love or Peace Over Her Surroundings Getting Pride to All, Precious Stone or A Gem is used in Kannada and Bengali is used as a girl name
•  Xaviera - Originated from Basque, Outlandish Xaviera means "Brilliant, Splendid or New House" and a girl name is mainly used in English and Arabic

•  Elmyra
•  Hama
•  Shaheen
•  Haifa
•  Ushna

•  Rajaa
•  Sharin
•  Mueen
•  Jashik
•  Isir

Famous people named Kenan

• Kenan Erim, Turkish archaeologist
• Kenan Evren, Turkish politician and military officer
• Kenan Thompson, American actor and comedian
• Kenan Sahin, Turkish-born American Scientist and Entrepreneur
• Kenan Hasagić, Bosnian-Herzegovinian former football goalkeeper and current goalkeeper coach of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
• Kenan Sofuoğlu, Turkish former professional motorcycle racer,
• Kenan Malik, Indian-born British writer
• Kenan Doğulu, Turkish pop musician
• Kenan Özer, Turkish footballer
• Kenan Ragipović, Serbian professional footballer

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