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Kane

Boy · Irish · Short name

Meaning
Little warrior, spear, tribe

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
KAYN
Origin
Irish

From Irish 'Cathán' meaning little warrior; also a variant of Cain.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Irish, Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland

Alternate spellings

  • CainHebrew / English

    Biblical form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Cain

    Firstborn son of Adam and Eve in the Hebrew Bible, the first murderer.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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