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Kenna

Girl · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
Born of fire, fair, beautiful

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
KEN-uh
Origin
Celtic

From Scottish and Celtic; meaning debated, often born of fire or fair.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, Celtic, English

Commonly used in: United States, Scotland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • KenaEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

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

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