Cain Name Meaning

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The name Cain comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cain below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Cain Name Meaning

Biblical, Biblical LatinMeans "acquired" in Hebrew. In Genesis in the Old Testament Cain is the first son of Adam and Eve. He killed his brother Abel after God accepted Abel's offering of meat instead of his offering...

Origin: BiblicalGender: Boy
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