Kenan
Meaning of Kenan
The name Kenan is a male given name with historical and cultural roots. Pronounced as KEE-nuhn (/ˈkiːnən/), it has been used steadily in the United States over the decades, with its popularity peaking in 1997 when it ranked 966th. The name Kenan is of Hebrew origin, meaning "possession" or "sorrow." It holds biblical significance, being the name of a great-grandson of Adam in the Old Testament. Variations of the name include Kanan. Despite its ancient origins, Kenan maintains a modern appeal and has been consistently chosen by parents for their newborns, reflecting its timeless charm and versatility.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KEE-nuhn (/ˈkiːnən/)
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Notable People Named Kenan
| Kenan Thompson is an American comedian and actor known for his long tenure on Saturday Night Live and starring in the sitcom Kenan. |
| Ahmet Kenan Evren was a Turkish politician and military officer who served as the seventh President of Turkey from 1980 to 1989 after leading the 1980 military coup. |
| Kenan Sofuoğlu, a Turkish parliamentarian and former professional motorcycle racer, is renowned for holding five Supersport World Championship titles. |
| Kenan Kodro is a Bosnian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Fehérvár. |
| Kenan Doğulu is a Turkish pop musician who represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 and released the album Festival with the hit single "Çakkıdı" in collaboration with Sezen Aksu. |
| Kenan İmirzalıoğlu is a Turkish actor and former model known for his roles in action films and television series such as Ezel and Ejder Kapanı. |
| Kenan Karaman is a Turkish professional footballer known for playing as a striker for Schalke 04 and the Turkey national team. |
| Kenan Judge is an American politician affiliated with the Democratic Party, currently serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from District 27 since 2019. |
| Kenan Smith is a South African cricketer who made his first-class debut for Eastern Province in 2016 and was part of South Africa's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. |
| Kenan Atik is a Turkish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder and coached Denizlispor. |
| Kenan Engin is a German-Kurdish political scientist. |
| Kenan Yelek is a Turkish football coach and former professional footballer known for his career as a centre back. |
| Kenan Şahin is a Turkish-German footballer known for playing as a striker for the amateur German team RSV Urbach. |
| Kenan Çoban is a Turkish actor famous for portraying Abdülhey Çoban in Valley of the Wolves. |
| Kenan Pars was a Turkish-Armenian actor known for his appearances in over one hundred films from 1953 to 2000. |
