Kenah
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kenah
Kenah is a Hebrew name derived from the root *qanah*, meaning "to acquire" or "to possess," and can also relate to the biblical place name Cana.
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Etymology
Kenah is a Hebrew name derived from the root *qanah*, meaning "to acquire" or "to possess," and can also relate to the biblical place name Cana. The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian contexts, with biblical significance tied to Cana of Galilee, the site of Jesus's first miracle in the New Testament.
Kenah currently ranks #13,312 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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