Kane - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Kane

kayn'kayn'1 syllable
🇮🇪Irish
Brave

MEANING

Warrior

ORIGIN

Irish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Gaelic 'cath', meaning 'battle', and 'án', a diminutive suffix.

CULTURAL NOTES

Kane is often associated with strength and bravery due to its meaning as 'warrior'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and is often found in ancient Irish legends.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Strong

MEANING

Spear

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'קַיִן' (Qayin), which means 'spear'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In the Bible, Cain is the first son of Adam and Eve, known for the story of Cain and Abel.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Cain has biblical origins and has been interpreted in various religious texts.

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