Kenji: name meaning and origin

Kenji

strong and vigorous second son

Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables

Kenji is a Japanese name meaning "strong and vigorous second son". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Ken, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Sibling names for Kenji

  • Kenji & Andrew Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Kenji & Arthur Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Kenji & Charlie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Kenji & Charlotte Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Kenji & Edith Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Kenji & Emery Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Kenji & Frances Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Kenji & Gabriel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Kenji

What does the name Kenji mean?

Kenji is a Japanese name meaning "strong and vigorous second son".

How many syllables are in Kenji?

Kenji has 2 syllables (Ken-ji), with the stress usually on "Ken".

Is Kenji a boy's or girl's name?

Kenji is traditionally a boy's name.