"And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Kenan Meaning in the Bible
Kenan
boy
Kenan means "Possession; Smith; Fixed", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Kenan appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 5:9-14 is the passage most often tied to it. Kenan represents the long faithfulness of God — sustaining His purposes across centuries through ordinary people in an unbroken chain.
Is Kenan in the Bible?
Yes — Kenan appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/KEE-nun/
OriginHebrew
MeaningPossession; Smith; Fixed
What does Kenan mean?
Kenan is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Possession; Smith; Fixed". Kenan (Cainan) was the great-grandson of Adam and an ancestor of Noah. He lived 910 years and is part of the unbroken genealogical chain from creation to Christ. Kenan represents the faithfulness of God across immense stretches of time.
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What does Kenan mean in the Bible?
Kenan means "Possession; Smith; Fixed" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Kenan appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Kenan is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 5:9-14. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan."
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Which books of the Bible mention Kenan?
Kenan is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Kenan?
Kenan represents the long faithfulness of God — sustaining His purposes across centuries through ordinary people in an unbroken chain.
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Kenan name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Kenan
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Kenan?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Kenan?
You can read every verse where Kenan appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.