Koren
Meaning of Koren
Koren, employed as a unisex given name within contemporary Anglo-American onomastic practices, manifests a dual etymological heritage: deriving in Hebrew from the root keren, signifying “ray” or “horn,” and in Slavic languages from koren’ (“root” or “origin”), thereby integrating connotations of illumination and foundational identity. In English usage it is pronounced /kɔrˈɛn/, a phonological configuration that affords both articulatory clarity and brevity. In United States naming data, Koren achieved its apex rank of 665 in 1976 with five recorded occurrences and, after fluctuating modestly over subsequent decades, maintained eight occurrences in 2024 at rank 916, demonstrating sustained albeit infrequent utilization. As a gender-neutral appellation featuring a straightforward phonemic profile and layered cultural resonance, Koren offers parents a name that simultaneously acknowledges historical depth and accommodates modern preferences.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KOR-en (/kɔrˈɛn/)
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Notable People Named Koren
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