Cain
KAYN
Popularity
#974
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
7,441
Peak Year
#330 in 2014
First Recorded
1910
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Hebrew in origin, meaning "acquired" or "possessed". Biblical figure, the first son of Adam and Eve.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Herman Cain
American businessman, political commentator, and columnist
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