♂ Name Kain

Q: What does the name Kain mean?

The meaning of Kain is not clear. Kain could mean 'acquired' (from Hebrew 'qnh' = to acquire), but as well 'spear', 'craftsman' (cf. Ethyopian 'kin' = craft), 'smith' (from Arabic 'qayn' or Palmyrenic 'qaynāyā/קיניא') or 'minister', 'administrator' (from Jewish-Aramaic 'qeynā’ah/קֶינָאָה').

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Kain is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Kain come from?

Kain is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. In Germany, it is forbidden to name your child Kain, because it’s a negative name. Kain was the first son of Adam and Eve and killed his brother Abel.

What does the name Kain mean?

The meaning of Kain is not clear. Kain could mean “acquired” (from Hebrew “qnh” = to acquire), but as well “spear”, “craftsman” (cf. Ethyopian “kin” = craft), “smith” (from Arabic “qayn” or Palmyrenic “qaynāyā/קיניא”) or “minister”, “administrator” (from Jewish-Aramaic “qeynā’ah/קֶינָאָה”).

Pronunciation of Kain

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Variants

Cain Caïn

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Popularity of the name Kain

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