The baby name Cein is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /keɪn/ (KAYN).
Cein is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Cein is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /keɪn/ (KAYN).
Cein is Welsh in Origin.
Cein is a Welsh given name rooted in the native adjective cain or cein, meaning fair, lovely, fine, and elegant. The word is well attested in medieval Welsh poetry and prose, and its aesthetic sense fostered its use as a name element in early Wales, especially for women. As a compact modern choice, Cein is considered unisex, though uncommon.
The name’s history is intertwined with Welsh saintly tradition: related forms include Ceinwen, venerated on Anglesey and linked to the fifth-century Saint Keyne (Welsh Cain), as well as compounds such as Ceindeg and Ceindrech. Variants and look-alikes include Cain (Welsh), Caine (English surname, etymologically separate), and the Irish Cian or Kian, frequently confused but from a different root meaning “ancient” or “enduring.” Cein therefore carries a clean, time-tested meaning of beauty, refinement, and grace.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2001 | #1 | — | 464 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #955 | 28 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 |
Cein is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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