Caine

Caine Meaning & Origin

About Caine
The name "Caine" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Kain" or "Qayin," which means "acquired" or "possession." In biblical context, Caine is known as the eldest son of Adam and Eve, who became the first murderer by killing his brother Abel. The name Caine can also be associated with qualities such as independence, determination, and a strong-willed nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Caine are male.

Caine Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.19% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/keɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caine in Braille

Here's how to represent Caine in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Caine in braille

How to Spell the Name Caine in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Caine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Caine in sign language

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