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Kenan

Kenan (name) means a masculine given name of Turkish and Hebrew origin, related to the biblical name Canaan. Example: “Kenan studied architecture in Istanbul.”

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A masculine given name of Turkish and Hebrew origin, related to the biblical name Canaan.
"Kenan studied architecture in Istanbul."
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Etymology

* Borrowed from Hebrew קֵינָן (qēnå̄n). * Alternatively, possibly a variant of Keenan, from Irish Cianán, a diminutive of Cian.

Origin: Hebrew

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What does “Kenan” mean?

The word “Kenan” means a masculine given name of Turkish and Hebrew origin, related to the biblical name Canaan.

How do you use “Kenan” in a sentence?

Here is “Kenan” used in a sentence: “Kenan studied architecture in Istanbul.”

What part of speech is “Kenan”?

“Kenan” is a name.

What is the meaning of Kenan?

"Kenan" (name) means a masculine given name of Turkish and Hebrew origin, related to the biblical name Canaan.

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