Kena: meaning of the Hebrew name
כֵּנָה
Pronounced ke-NAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Kena
Kena means genuine and honest, from kenut, sincerity. A girl's name expressing simplicity, truth and an innocent heart.
Kena in Hebrew
Kena is written כנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: כֵּנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- כKaf
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 75 (Kaf 20 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsincere
- Pronunciationke-NAH
- Hebrewכנה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Kena was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Kena
What does the name Kena mean?
Kena means genuine and honest, from kenut, sincerity. A girl's name expressing simplicity, truth and an innocent heart.
How do you pronounce Kena?
Kena is pronounced ke-NAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Kena in Hebrew?
Kena is written כנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: כֵּנָה).
What is the gematria of Kena?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling כנה adds up to 75 (Kaf 20 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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