Ken
/kehn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Ken is a English name meaning "Born of fire". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Ken is commonly a diminutive of names such as Kenneth (Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'), Kendall (English, meaning 'valley of the River Kent'), or Kenelm (Old English, meaning 'bold helmet').
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic kehn
IPA kɛn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kehn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ken
- · Ken Watanabe - Actor
- · Ken Griffey Jr. - Baseball Player
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