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Kenan

KEE-nən

Popularity

#1131

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,490

Peak Year

#187 in 2024

First Recorded

1947

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of Irish origin, a variant of Keenan, meaning 'ancient' or 'possessing'. Also, a Biblical name, meaning 'possession'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentStrongIndependent

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