Cain or Kain?
Two spellings, side by side.
Cain and Kain are two spellings of the same sound. Cain is listed with the meaning "Archaic; craftsman; clear water; spear; possessed. in the bible cain was the first murderer having killed his brother abel in a fit of jealousy" and Kain with "Acquired or spear". Cain is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Cain | Kain |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Archaic; craftsman; clear water; spear; possessed. in the bible cain was the first murderer having killed his brother abel in a fit of jealousy | Acquired or spear |
| Origin | Hebrew | English |
| Gender | Unisex | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Cain | Kain |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Cain and Kain
Is Cain or Kain more common?
Cain is more often searched and saved on this site; Kain is also used.
Do Cain and Kain mean the same?
Cain: "Archaic; craftsman; clear water; spear; possessed. in the bible cain was the first murderer having killed his brother abel in a fit of jealousy". Kain: "Acquired or spear".
How do you say Cain?
Cain and Kain are said the same way.
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