Names Kanem

Kanem

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Kanem means "from the Kanem empire" or "someone who comes from Kanem". The Kanem empire was a medieval empire located in the present-day countries of Chad, Niger, and Libya.
Popularity
Kanem is an extremely rare name and does not rank in the top 1000 names in the world. It is a unique and uncommon choice that is perfect for parents looking for an exotic and meaningful name.

cartoon of the name Kanem
Cartoon of Kanem

Kanem Name meanings & History

Kanem means "from the Kanem empire" or "someone who comes from Kanem". The Kanem empire was a medieval empire located in the present-day countries of Chad, Niger, and Libya. Kanem is predominantly used as a male name in African (Hausa) cultures. It can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Kanem: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kanem:

K: Karate,Karma,Kind,Kundalini

A: Action,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive

N: Nice,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat,Neurosis,Nagging

E: Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive

M: Mommy,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Maternal,Memory,Mother,Mushy

Kanem is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name