Kendra - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Kendra \k(e)-nd-

is pronounced KEN-drah. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "greatest champion". From Cynwrig which also possibly means "high hill". Also possibly from the Gaelic name Mac Eanraig meaning "son of Henry", or the Old English names Ceneric meaning "bold power", and Cyneric meaning "royal power". Also possibly a modern blend of Ken and Sandra or Andrea. See also Keandra.

Kendra has 20 variant forms: Kandra, Kena, Kenda, Kendrah, Kendrea, Kendri, Kendria, Kendrie, Kendrya, Keni, Kenia, Kenna, Kennah, Kenndra, Kenndrea, Kindra, Kinna, Kyndra, Kyndria and Lakendra.

Baby names that sound like Kendra are Candra, Kiandra, Keaundra and Keandria.

Kendra is a very common first name for women (#403 out of 4276) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#21483 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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