The baby name Kinneret is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kih-NEH-ret (approx. IPA: /kɪˈnɛrɛt/).
Kinneret is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Kinneret is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kih-NEH-ret (approx. IPA: /kɪˈnɛrɛt/).
Kinneret is Hebrew in Origin.
Rooted in Hebrew, Kinneret (כנרת) names the freshwater lake known in English as the Sea of Galilee. The term likely derives from kinnor, “harp/lyre,” either describing the lake’s harp-like shape or evoking music. Scripture records it as Chinnereth/Chinneroth and the “Sea of Chinneroth” (e.g., Joshua, Kings); the Greek New Testament renders the region Gennesaret.
Adopted as a modern given name in Israel, Kinneret is typically feminine and carries serene, nature-infused and musical overtones. Usage expanded with Zionist place-based naming and the founding of Kibbutz Kinneret on the lake’s shore. Common transliterations include Kineret and Kinnereth; related historical forms are Chinnereth/Chinneroth and Gennesaret. The name thus blends meanings of “lyre/harp” and “(the) lake,” linking biblical heritage with imagery of water, song, and the Galilee landscape.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 0 | #220 | 7 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #260 | 15 | 6,291 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #494 | 30 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #554 | 64 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2013 | #916 | 5 | 9,616 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Kinneret is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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