Names That Mean Possession
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Kenan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"possession"Description:
The biblical character Kenan was a great-grandson of Adam and a direct ancestor of Noah. As in Christianity, Kenan is honored in Islam.
- Treasure
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"highly valued possession"Description:
Doting parents have begun to use names like Precious and Treasure, which are sweet for a baby, but might not hold up over the years. Treasure was used for nearly 300 baby girls in one recent year.
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