Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Buyer, Owner, Possession, Archaic
Pronunciation: KEE-nuhn, /ˈkiːnən/, K IY N AH N
Popularity Rank: #1,340
Kenan is of Hebrew origin and means 'possession'. In the Bible, Kenan is a descendant of Adam and is mentioned in the genealogy of Noah.
The name Kenan is of Hebrew origin and means Buyer, Owner, Possession, Archaic. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kenan is commonly found in Turkey, Syrian Arab Republic, Germany, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KEE-nuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkiːnən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IY N AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kenan is recorded 49,225 times globally, ranking it as the 1,340th most common name worldwide.
Kenan is most prevalent in Turkey, with 39,439 occurrences, making it the 62th most popular name in the country.
In Turkey, the name Kenan is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | #62 | 1 : 27 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #618 | 1 : 326 |
| Germany | #622 | 1 : 281 |
| France | #1,994 | 1 : 1,427 |
| Netherlands | #1,397 | 1 : 732 |
| Azerbaijan | #20 | 1 : 33 |
| Saudi Arabia | #6,082 | 1 : 6,805 |
| United States of America | #5,872 | 1 : 4,456 |
| Belgium | #1,262 | 1 : 783 |
| Austria | #524 | 1 : 394 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kenan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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