Cain is a Hebrew name for boys that has deep roots in the story of the eldest son of Adam and Eve told in Genesis. Following the death of his younger brother Abel, Cain becomes known as the first killer on Earth in the Hebrew Bible. Cain, who was formerly a farmer, is now famous for becoming the first man to build a city after being cursed to never till the soil again. As a result of its long history and well-known meanings, this name continues to be used as a name for babies that is still in use today. For the same reason, C-a-i-n will live on in literature for a very long time to come, thanks to the legions of authors and screenwriters who have found it.
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| Chaviv |
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| Ezra |
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| Jesse |
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| Enoch |
