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Kane

Name Meaning:

Multiple origins: Irish surname Cathán ("battle"); Welsh Cain ("beautiful"); Japanese (金) meaning "gold"; Hawaiian meaning "man" or name of a major god.

Noteable Namesakes

Kane (Wrestler); Kane Hodder (Actor/Stuntman); Harry Kane (Footballer - surname); Kane (Character in Command & Conquer)

Origin

Irish/Welsh/Japanese/Hawaiian

Popularity

US: #463, UK: #322

Variations/Nicknames

Cain; Kain; Cane

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