Kenan

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Meaning

Ancient; Canaan

Origin

Turkish

Global Spellings

Arabic كنان
Urdu کینان
Persian کنان
Bengali কেনান
Pashto کینان
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Kenan offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Ancient; Canaan', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Kenan, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Kenan, like Canaan, is the name of a son of Prophet Nuh (Noah) described in the Quran (11:42-46) as refusing to board the ark.