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kenneth

LANGUAGE FAMILY:
indo-european > celtic > insular celtic > goidelic > irish
ORIGIN:
irish 
NAME ROOT:
(MAC COINNEACH) (CINÁED)
MEANING:
This is the anglicized form of both Coinneach and Cináed. This name was borne by the Scottish king Kenneth (Cináed) Mac Alpin. 1) Coinneach means "fair or handsome," more creative translations could be "child of the fair or handsome one, child of the wise ruler, child of the bright one, born of fire, fire-born, finely made, favored one, comely, or good looking". 2) Cináed means son of Cionaodh (born of fire). Cion being an old Irish word for respect and affection, plus "Aodh", a Gaelic personal name, originally the Celtic god of fire. The personal name probably means "beloved of Aodh".

Usage

  • danishdanish
  • englishenglish
  • greenlandicgreenlandic
  • norwegiannorwegian
  • scottishscottish
  • swedishswedish

Related names

VARIANTS
danish
kennith, kennart, kennert, kennerth, kennet, kennett
english
kenith, kennith
norwegian
kennet
scottish
coinneach
swedish
kennith, cenet, cennet, kenet, keneth, kenett, kennart, kennert, kennerth, kennet, kennett
FEMININE
scottish
kenina, kenna
swedish
cenna
PET & SHORT FORM
danish
kent, kenth
english
ken, kenny
greenlandic
kent
norwegian
kent, kenth
scottish
kenny
swedish
kent, cent, centh, kenth

Use in other languages

LANGUAGES
finnish
kennet
gaelic - latinized
Canicus
irish
coinneach, Cainneach, Canice

Geographical spread (only living languages)

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5
Numerological Values:
5

If the chosen name for your baby has a number value of 5, it suggests brilliance, enthusiasm, energy and versatility. These individuals are believed to be adventurous and love their freedom. They like challenges and get bored with routine. They often need several activities to keep their active mind occupied.

Chakra Number:
5: The number of the Throat Chakra "Vishuddha"

The throat chakra is the fifth chakra and its color is blue. It is one the three primary colors. The main energy of blue is communication and it is the color used to soothe the soul. Explore this Divine color in depth, learn what it means and what it represents.

Color meaning:

The color blue is one of trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention. Blue hates confrontation, and likes to do things in its own way. From a color psychology perspective, blue is reliable and responsible. This color exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing in difficult times. It has a need for order and direction in its life, including its living and work spaces.

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