Find out how popular the first name Kenara has been for the last 9 years (from 1996 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kenara by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Kenara is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kenara.

The history of the first name Kenara

The name Kenara finds its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around the 3rd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ke," meaning "to be," and "nara," meaning "bright" or "radiant." Thus, Kenara can be interpreted as "the one who is radiant" or "the radiant one."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kenara appears in a cuneiform inscription found in the ruins of the city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BCE. This inscription mentions a high priestess named Kenara who served in the temple of the moon god Nanna.

In the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works in human history, there is a character named Kenara who is described as a wise and respected elder. This epic, which dates back to around 2100 BCE, provides one of the earliest literary references to the name.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kenara. One of the earliest was Kenara of Lagash, a Sumerian priestess and poet who lived around 2400 BCE. Her works, which were inscribed on clay tablets, are among the earliest known examples of written poetry.

In the 6th century BCE, there was a Greek philosopher named Kenara of Miletus, who was known for her teachings on the nature of the universe and the concept of the "prime mover."

During the Renaissance period, Kenara Boccaccio (1313-1375) was an Italian scholar and poet, best known for her work "The Decameron," a collection of short stories that influenced countless writers and storytellers.

In the 19th century, Kenara Nightingale (1820-1910) was a British social reformer and pioneer of modern nursing. Her efforts to improve healthcare practices and establish modern nursing education had a profound impact on the medical field.

Another notable figure was Kenara Curie (1867-1934), a Polish-born physicist and chemist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kenara, a name that has been associated with wisdom, radiance, and achievement across various cultures and eras.

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