Kenn name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Welsh, Old Welsh and Celtic
Usage: English, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: k(e)-nn
Meaning: Handsome, Bright Water and Pure Water
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What does Kenn mean?

Kenn's meaning is Handsome, Clear Water or Pure Water is primarily used in English, Swedish, Danish, Greenlandic, Norwegian and Finnish and is given to boys is originated from Welsh, Old Welsh and Celtic.

Kenn is an abridged form of Kenneth. Kenneth is a variant of Cinàed. Also Kenneth is form of Cainnech. Kenneth means The Element Caomh Which is of the Meaning Fair Comely Gentle, Born of Fire and Beautiful and Wealthy is originated from Old Irish and Celtic.

How do I pronounce Kenn?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Kenn is k(e)-nn.

Middle Names for Kenn

Exel, Ofid, Aion, Eyen, Feel, view more middle names that goes with Kenn

How popular is the name Kenn?

Kenn is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1938 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1958, it ranked 1445th when 29 boys were named Kenn.

Over 756 people have been named Kenn in United States. Kenn is a rare baby name in France where it may not be used now as it was last seen in 1991.

Kenn is a common name in China, Philippines and Hong Kong while somewhat familiar name in Singapore, Canada, Ghana, Taiwan, Malawi, Malaysia, Kenya, England and Papua New Guinea. As per our research, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Kenn around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2018121365
2017107606
2015120775
2007109206
2006120495
200591127
200489227
2003108925
200082097
199896315
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Kenn in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands335
Sweden8558
Norway1149
Denmark12670

What numerology tells about Kenn?

Once you overcome an obstacle, you feel invincible and it boosts your self-confidence. You just have to find a way to get through people and make them listen. Skin touch makes you nervous because you feel it so deeply that it makes you tremble. You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. You know that without self-esteem, persistence, and passion, you are nothing.

If you like Kenn, you would love these names

  •  Killian - Famed Killian has its origin in Celtic and Old Irish is used principally in English and German, Killian means "Strife or War" is a unisex name
  •  Birte - Girl name Birte is originated from Celtic and Germanic, meaning of Birte is "The Exalted One" is predominantly used in German and Finnish
  •  Louana - Used especially in Swedish unheard-of, Louana is originated from Celtic, Louana means "Wealth or Light" is a girl name
  •  Hervey - Substantially used in English durable and predominant, Hervey is rooted from Celtic, a boy name, meaning of Hervey is "Burning for Battle or Strong or Ardent"
  •  Bleuenn - Meaning of Bleuenn is Flower or Little Flower is rooted from Celtic

Famous people named Kenn

  • Kenn Thomas, conspiracy writer, archivist
  • Kenn Harper, Canadian writer, historian and former businessman
  • Kenn, Japanese actor, voice actor and singer from Tokyo
  • Kenn Nesbitt, American children's poet
  • Kenn Kaufman, American author, artist, naturalist
  • Kenn Burke, a ballet dancer, was born in Fife, Scotland
  • Kenn Navarro, Filipino American animator
  • Kenn Scott, American actor, screenwriter and director
  • Kenn Starr, American rapper

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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