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Meanings

Biblical Baby Names Meaning:

In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name Cain is: Possession; or possessed.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Cain is: Spear; possessed. In the Bible Cain was the first murderer having killed his brother Abel in a fit of jealousy.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Cain is: Archaic.

Welsh Baby Names Meaning:

In Welsh Baby Names the meaning of the name Cain is: Clear water.

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