Strong’s H7018

קֵינָן

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Qeynan

Pronunciation

kay-nawn'

Definition

Kenan

Meaning

Kenan

Usage

The name "Kenan" is often understood to mean "possession" or "fixed." In the genealogies of Genesis, Kenan is listed as a descendant of Adam, specifically the great-grandson of Adam through Seth. His name signifies a sense of establishment or possession, reflecting the continuity and stability of the human lineage from Adam.

Bible references

Genesis 5:9;Genesis 5:10;Genesis 5:12;Genesis 5:13;Genesis 5:14;1 Chronicles 1:2