Keren - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Keren \k(e)-

is pronounced KARE-en. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "glorious dignity". Also possibly means "ray of light", "horn" or "fund". Short form of Kerenhappuch. Biblical: one of the three daughters of Job, the other two being Jemima and Kezia.

Keren has 2 variant forms: Kerena and Kerensa.

For more information, see also the related name Karen.

Baby names that sound like Keren are Kerin, Keryn and Koren.

Keren is a somewhat common first name for women (#3431 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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