Possession or acquire; also ancient place name
In Hebrew, Kenan is a biblical name meaning 'possession' or 'one who acquires.' It is also recognized as a Turkish name derived from the Arabic name for the land of Canaan. In the Bible, Kenan was a great-grandson of Adam.
About 184 boys were named Kenan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Main character in the sitcom Kenan & Kel · Kenan & Kel
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