Cain
Biblical · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Cain
The given name 'Cain' is derived from the Hebrew word "Qayin" (קָאִין), meaning "acquired" or "possessor," and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Cain' is derived from the Hebrew word "Qayin" (קָאִין), meaning "acquired" or "possessor," and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
The name 'Cain' is used in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, where it is associated with the biblical figure Cain, the first murderer, and in Judaism, where it is also a reference to the biblical figure.
Cain currently ranks #1,142 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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