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Keren

♀ Girl

Pronounced keh-EHN /ke.ˈʁen/Medium

Meaning: HornMedium

In 30 seconds: Keren is a Hebrew girl's name meaning 'horn', a short, firm name with deep biblical roots.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningHorn
U.S. rank (2024)#2174 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births87 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 4,946

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201919392024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Keren is a Hebrew name meaning 'horn', an image that in its tradition can suggest strength or a ray of light. It stands on its own as a brief, two-syllable name with no separate variations listed here. Israeli actress and comedian Keren Mor is one familiar bearer.

The even, clipped sound of Keren keeps it grounded and unfussy, well suited to its plain, sturdy 'horn' meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Keren is 'horn', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Keren β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Keren Mor (1964-present)
    Israeli actress and comedian.

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Karenβ€” A near-homophone of Keren differing mainly in vowel and origin.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Keren mean?

Keren is usually explained as meaning 'horn' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Keren?

It's commonly said keh-EHN /ke.ˈʁen/.

Is Keren a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Keren is used as a girl name.

How popular is Keren?

In 2024, Keren ranked #2174 in the U.S. for girls, with 87 births recorded.