At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly 'battle' via the Irish surname Kane (not verified as linked to Hebrew Cain)
- Origin
- Irish (surname, variant of Kane)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAYN
Kain is an Irish (surname, variant of Kane) boy's name meaning “possibly 'battle' via the Irish surname Kane (not verified as linked to Hebrew Cain)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Kain
Meaning: Possibly 'battle' via the Irish surname Kane (not verified as linked to Hebrew Cain).
Origin: Irish (surname, variant of Kane).
A common claim: Variant of Cain, Hebrew for 'spear' (sometimes 'acquired') Actually: Wiktionary links Kain to the Irish surname Kane, which possibly means 'battle,' rather than to the biblical Hebrew name Cain — the resemblance is coincidental.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kain
KAYNIPA /keɪn/
Popularity of Kain
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Similar Names
Godfrey · Gabriel · Merrick · Elias · Crane · Blaze
