How to Pronounce Ken
Ken / kehn /
The name Ken is a Male name of English origin meaning "Born of fire". It is pronounced kehn.
English Male
Meaning & Origin
Ken is a English name meaning "Born of fire". Ken is commonly a diminutive of names such as Kenneth (Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'), Kendall (English, meaning 'valley of the River Kent'), or Kenelm (Old English, meaning 'bold helmet').
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic kehn
IPA kɛn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kehn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ken
- · Ken Watanabe - Actor
- · Ken Griffey Jr. - Baseball Player
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Ken?
- Ken is pronounced kehn.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Ken?
- The correct pronunciation of Ken is kehn (IPA: kɛn).
- Is Ken a English name?
- Yes, Ken is a English name meaning "Born of fire".
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