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Ken Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "ken" is "fire", and is used often for "boys".

Name
ken
Meaning
fire
Pronunciation
ken
Used for
boys
Syllables
1

Ken Name Details

The name Ken is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word 'ceann', meaning 'fire'. In Scotland, Ken is often used as a diminutive of Kenneth.

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