Keren Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Keren Name at a Glance

Name	Keren
Meaning	Diminutive of Kerenhappuch: Horn of antimony (Antimony was used in ancient times as a cosmetic). Famous bearer: Old Testament Keren was one of Job's three daughters.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Keren Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Keren means “Diminutive of Kerenhappuch: Horn of antimony (Antimony was used in ancient times as a cosmetic). Famous bearer: Old Testament Keren was one of Job's three daughters”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Keren Name Origin

Our database records Keren under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Keren a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Keren is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Keren

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