Maiden or gleaming
As a feminine name, Koren is a variant of the Greek name Kore, an epithet for Persephone meaning 'maiden'. As a masculine name, it is often a Hebrew name meaning 'gleaming' or 'shining'. It is a rare choice in the United States, offering a distinctive sound while remaining easy to pronounce.
Less common today
Koren isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,125 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American memoirist and novelist
Israeli-American illustrator and graphic novelist
