Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
As a north German surname (also Köhn), it comes from German.
Adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Kohn’s family of names
In German usage, Kohn has a later derivative in COHN. In English usage, Kohn as a surname has a related form in COHEN. In French usage, Kohn as a surname has a related form in CAHEN.
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Around the world
Kohn has relatives in 3 languages. Lines run from its Hebrew roots to each of them.
5 related names in 3 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Nicknames & forms 5
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Kohn, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Caín
Caín is a given name from Hebrew. It is used in Spanish.
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Jón
“God is gracious”
>99% boys
Cohens
Cohens is a surname, probably from Hebrew.
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Kohen
Kohen is a masculine given name from Hebrew.
98% boys · 2% girls
Coniah
“Yah establishes” · “the Lord will establish”
83% boys · 17% girls
Nacon
“smitten” · “stricken”
>99% boys
Kaplun
Kaplun is a surname from Hebrew.
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Cush
71% boys · 29% girls