The name Kener is of Hebrew origin and means "harp". It is a variant spelling of the name Kenner, which also means "harp" in Hebrew. The harp is an ancient musical instrument that was widely used in biblical times for praising God and celebrating joyous occasions.
In the Bible, King David is said to have been skilled at playing the harp and singing psalms to praise God. It is believed that the name Kener may have been given to children born into families who were musicians or had a strong appreciation for music and art.
Today, Kener is not a very common name but it is still used in some parts of the world, particularly among Jewish communities. It is often spelled differently from Kenner and can sometimes be confused with other names such as Kenner or Kenneth. However, its meaning remains the same: "harp".
Here are some interesting statistics about the name Kener:
From 2004 to 2023, there were a total of 72 babies named Kener born in the United States.
The years with the most births for this name were:
- 2006: 10 births
- 2023: 11 births
On the other hand, the years with the least births for the name Kener were:
- 2004 and 2018: both had 5 births each