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Kenna

KEH-nuh

Kenna (name) means a feminine given name, a short form of Mackenna or McKenna, of Irish surname origin. Example: “Kenna started her first year of college this fall.”

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A feminine given name, a short form of Mackenna or McKenna, of Irish surname origin.

"Kenna started her first year of college this fall."

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Etymology

* As a Scottish surname, shortened from McKenna. * As a Manx and Irish surname, from Ó Cionaodha /Ó Cionaoith (“descendant of Cionaodh”), a name usually Anglicized as Kenneth.

Rhymes for Kenna

henna Jenna senna sienna Vienna Brenna Ravenna antenna McKenna Morwenna

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kenna” mean?

The word “Kenna” means a feminine given name, a short form of Mackenna or McKenna, of Irish surname origin.

How do you pronounce “Kenna”?

“Kenna” is pronounced KEH-nuh (/ˈkɛnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kenna” in a sentence?

Here is “Kenna” used in a sentence: “Kenna started her first year of college this fall.”

What part of speech is “Kenna”?

“Kenna” is a name.