Kenji
ken-JEE
Popularity
#855
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
5,406
Peak Year
#336 in 2022
First Recorded
1913
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kenji is a Japanese name typically meaning 'strong and healthy,' 'second son,' or 'wise ruler,' depending on the kanji used.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Kenji Mizoguchi
Influential Japanese film director
Kenji Fujimori
Peruvian politician
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