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Kenan

كَنان/ ke-naan /

Shelter — a roof and walls when the weather turns.

Root
كنن

Where it grows from

From ك·ن·ن, to shelter; the root of كِنّ, a refuge from sun and rain.

Names that mean Peace

  • سَلمىSalma
  • سالِمSalim
  • وائِلWael
  • سُهَيْلSuhail
  • سُلَيْمانSulaiman
  • رَكانRakan
  • أَمانAman
  • إيمانIman

Names that travel

  • نُورNoor
  • مُحَمَّدMohammed
  • عُمَرOmar
  • عَلِيّAli
  • يُوسُفYusuf
  • ليلىLayla
  • أَحْمَدAhmad
  • فاطِمةFatima

For a little Kenan

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A few collections chosen for a child by this name.

MumzworldNewborn clothingSoft first layers — the things you reach for in the early weeks, kind to new skin.Browse at Mumzworld →
MumzworldNursery & bedroomA calm corner to come home to — cot, linen, and the quiet of the first nights.Browse at Mumzworld →
MothercareNewborn clothingTrusted essentials for the first size — soft, plain, and made to be washed often.Browse at Mothercare →

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From the book
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Popularity
A rarer find
Travels in English
Yes
Variants
Kinan, Kanan
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