Koen

Koen
Pronunciation /kʊn/
Gender Male
Language(s) Old Dutch
Origin
Meaning "brave", "capable", "hero"
Region of origin Low Countries
Other names
Alternative spelling Coen, Coene
Related names Conrad, Koenraad
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Koen is a Dutch language given name and surname, popular in the Netherlands and Flanders. Although the earliest direct attestation comes from Oudenaarde, East Flanders in 1272, it is known to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic name *kōnja-, meaning "brave".[1][2]

People with the given name

People with the surname

See also

References

  1. "NVB - verklaring voornaam Koen". Nederlandse Voornamenbank (in Dutch). Meertens Instituut. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  2. "Coene - VMNW (Vroegmiddelnederlands Woordenboek)". Geïntegreerde Taalbank (in Dutch). Instituut voor Nederlandse Lexicologie. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
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