Kenai

Kenai Meaning & Origin

About Kenai
The name "Kenai" is of Native American origin and is commonly associated with the indigenous people of Alaska. It is derived from the word "kenay" in the Dena'ina Athabascan language, which means "flat, open area" or "low, flat land." The name Kenai often symbolizes the natural beauty and vastness of the Alaskan landscape, reflecting the connection to the land and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kenai are male.

Kenai Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 37.93% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 N AY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkinaΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kenai in Braille

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

The name Kenai in braille

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

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

The name Kenai in sign language

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