The nameKeren
Keren is a Hebrew girl's name, given in France mostly since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Keren means "ray, horn" in Hebrew.
Origin
Hebrew. Keren-happuch is one of the three daughters of Job in the Bible.
History
First found in France in 1975, Keren peaked in the mid 2000s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Keren
Keren in France
Keren was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 500 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Keren. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Keren in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 35 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keren mean?
Keren means "ray, horn" in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Keren?
Hebrew. Keren-happuch is one of the three daughters of Job in the Bible.
Is Keren a girl's or a boy's name?
Keren is a girl's name.