Kenan
Kenan is a Muslim boy name of Turkish form of Semitic Kanʿān origin, meaning “Canaan, the land of Canaan”.
| Meaning | Canaan, the land of Canaan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Semitic Kanʿān |
| Written as | كنعان |
| Pronunciation | keh-NAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia, Palestine, Syria |
Meaning and origin of Kenan
Kanʿān, the ancient name of Canaan, appears in Turkish and Bosnian as Kenan. Islamic commentary often gives Kanʿān as the name of Nuh's son who refused to board the Ark. The biblical patriarch Kenan is another echo. Even so, it became popular throughout Turkey and the Balkans. Well-known bearers include Kenan Evren, once president of Turkey, and Kenan Yildiz, the footballer.
Is Kenan a Muslim name?
Turkish and Bosnian Muslim families use it very commonly. It comes from a non-Arabic source and carries no special religious meaning.
How popular is Kenan?
It is very common in Turkey and Bosnia, while the Arabic form Kanaan is a surname in Palestine and Syria.
Gifts with the name Kenan
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Spellings and variants of Kenan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kenan mean?
Kenan means 'Canaan, the land of Canaan'. It is of Turkish form of Semitic Kanʿān origin.
Is Kenan a Muslim name?
Turkish and Bosnian Muslim families use it very commonly. It comes from a non-Arabic source and carries no special religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Kenan?
Kenan is pronounced keh-NAHN.
Is Kenan a boy or girl name?
Kenan is usually a boy name.