The first name Cain is of Irish, Welsh, Biblical, Hebrew origin. It is often a boy or girl name. It has the following meaning(s):

Irish: Archaic

Welsh: Clear Water

Biblical: Possession; or Possessed

Hebrew: Spear; Possessed. in the Bible Cain Was the First Murderer Having Killed His Brother Abel in a Fit of Jealousy

Hebrew: Craftsman

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Abel  (Hebrew)
Biblical Character, the Second Son of Adam and Eve. He is Described As a Shepherd, Whose Offering God Accepts; But He Was Then Murdered by His Brother, Cain

Abel  (Hebrew)
Breath; Son; Breathing Spirit. in the Old Testament, Abel Was the Son of Adam and Eve Who Was Killed by His Brother Cain in a Fit of Jealousy

Cainan  (Biblical)
Possessor, Purchaser

Caindale  (English)
From the Clear River Valley

Caine  (English)
Place Name Unrelated to the Biblical Cain

Caine  (French)
Place Name Unrelated to the Biblical Cain

Caine  (Hebrew)
Spear Hunter

Qeehael  (Muslim)
Variant of Qihael: the Biblical Cain is the English Language Equivalent

Qihael  (Muslim)
The Biblical Cain is the English Language Equivalent

Tubal-cain  (Biblical)
Worldly Possession, Possessed of Confusion

Tubal-cain  (Biblical)
Worldly Possession, Possessed of Confusion

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