cain

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see also: Cain

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Noun

cain

1. Alternative form of kain#English|kain

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Cain

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /keɪn/, [kʰeɪn]

Proper noun

1. (biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel.

   According to the Book of Jubilees Cain got married to his sister Awan.

2. (rare) A male given name.
3. Surname

Translations

• French: Caïn
• German: Kain
• Italian: Caino
• Portuguese: Caim
• Russian: Ка́ин
• Spanish: Caín

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