Keren: meaning of the Hebrew name
קֶרֶן
Pronounced KEH-ren
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Keren
Keren is a ray of light, a beam breaking through and shining. In the Bible the word is also a symbol of strength and honor. A girl's name expressing radiance and quiet power.
Keren in Hebrew
Keren is written קרן in Hebrew (with vowel points: קֶרֶן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- קQof
- רResh
- נNun
Gematria value: 350 (Qof 100 + Resh 200 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningray of light
- PronunciationKEH-ren
- Hebrewקרן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Keren 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 Keren
What does the name Keren mean?
Keren is a ray of light, a beam breaking through and shining. In the Bible the word is also a symbol of strength and honor. A girl's name expressing radiance and quiet power.
How do you pronounce Keren?
Keren is pronounced KEH-ren in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Keren in Hebrew?
Keren is written קרן in Hebrew (with vowel points: קֶרֶן).
What is the gematria of Keren?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling קרן adds up to 350 (Qof 100 + Resh 200 + Nun 50).
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