Kane - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Kane \k(a)-

is pronounced kayn. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "little battler". Anglicised form of Cathán, derived from "cath" meaning "battle". Kane (kah-NAY) is also a Japanese surname meaning "putting together; money".

Kane has 11 variant forms: Cahan, Cahane, Cain, Caine, Cathan, Kahan, Kahane, Kain, Kaine, Kayne and Keane.

Baby names that sound like Kane are Kana and Kano.

Kane is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#746 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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