Keren

At a Glance

Meaning

Ray of light (from the Hebrew word for 'horn')

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

KEH-renListen

Keren is a Hebrew name that means "ray of light," taken from the Hebrew word for "horn." You may come across the idea that it means "horn of strength," but the literal meaning is simply "horn," extended to a ray of light, and strength isn't part of it. It's pronounced KEH-ren.

Meaning & Origin of Keren

Meaning: Ray of light (from the Hebrew word for 'horn').

Origin: Hebrew.

A common claim: horn of strength Actually: Keren literally means "horn" in Hebrew, extended to mean "ray" of light — "strength" isn't part of the literal meaning.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Keren

Popularity of Keren

Keren ranked #1240 in 2019, its peak, with 189 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2174 with 87 babies, so it remains a rarely-heard name.

Names Like Keren

These names have followed a similar path to Keren in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Karis
• Jocelynn
• Khyrie
• Aubri
• Chayce
• Tamim

FAQ

What does the name Keren mean?

Ray of light (from the Hebrew word for ‘horn’). (Source: Wikipedia)

How do you pronounce Keren?

Keren is pronounced KEH-ren (IPA: /ˈkɛrən/).

Is Keren a popular name right now?

Keren peaked at #1240 in 2019 and is ranked #2174 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1939–2024.)

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