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Gender Feminine
Usage Dutch

Meaning & History

Some sources state that this name was derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind." However, since the first known bearer of this name (a saint from the 4th century AD) originated from Scotland, we cannot exclude the possibility that it is actually Gaelic or Anglo-Saxon in origin. If Anglo-Saxon, the name might be derived from cyn "family, kin, race, kind" or cêne, cŷne "audacious." If Gaelic, the name might be derived from the Old Celtic element koun "hound."
Added 11/1/2008 by Lucille
Edited 10/4/2015 by Lucille