Kenet Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEH-net / /ˈkɛnɛt/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to create'; English: variant of Kenneth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kenet has Hebrew origins, where it is associated with the concept of creation. In English-speaking countries, it is often considered a variant of Kenneth, which has Scottish roots. Kenneth itself means 'handsome' or 'born of fire' in Gaelic. The name has seen various adaptations and spellings over time.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kenneth
- Kennet
International Variants
- Kenet (Hebrew)
- Kenneth (Scottish)
Famous people named Kenet
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kenet was first seen in the United States in 1997. Kenet has ranked as high as #1276 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kenet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kenet
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1997 | 5 |
2000 | 7 |
2002 | 6 |
2006 | 5 |