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Koen

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Koen
Pronunciation/kʊn/
GenderMale
Language(s)Old Dutch
Origin
Meaning"brave", "capable", "hero"
Region of originLow Countries
Other names
Alternative spellingCoen, Coene
Related namesConrad, Koenraad

Koen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkun] ) 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] The given name is often an abbreviation of Koenraad.

Kōen is a Romanization of an unrelated Japanese family name.

People with the given name

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Fictional characters

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  • Koen West, protagonist of the Australian television series Cleverman

People with the surname Koen

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People with the surname Kōen

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See also

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References

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  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.