Meaning:
Its source is a Hebrew expression meaning "Glorious dignity."
Languages:
This girl's name is used in Hebrew and English.
Variant Forms: Kerensa and Kerena
Popularity:
The name Keren ranked 3431st in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Narrative:
Other possible meanings include ''ray of light,'' ''ram's horn'' and ''fund.''
This is probably a short form of Kerenhappuch, the name of one of Job's daughters (the other two being Jemima and Kezia). Part of God's recompense to his servant after his long sufferings, the three were reputed to be the fairest in the land.
