Kenji - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Kenji \k(e)-

is pronounced KEN-jee. It is of Japanese origin, and its meaning is "intelligent second son; strong and vigorous". Kenjiro (ken-jee-ROH) means "second son who sees with insight".

Kenji has 1 variant form: Kenjiro.

Kenji is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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