Bible Dictionary

Kenan

The name Kenan means “buyer; owner”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(possession) = Cainan, the son of Enos. (1 Chronicles 1:2)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ke'-nan (qenan; Kainan) : A son of Enosh, the son of Seth (Ge 5:9,10,12,13,14; 1Ch 1:2). the King James Version form (except in 1Ch 1:2), is "Cainan."