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Kendra

Kendra is a girl’s name of British or possibly Celtic origin, meaning “knowing.” Other potential meanings of this ancient name include “wise ruler,” “greatest champion,” and “high hill.” Knowledge and wisdom are great qualities to have, so you can’t go wrong with this name for your little ruler or champion. Popular in the 80s and 90s, Kendra experienced another spike in popularity in 2013 when it re-entered the top 200 names.
Celtic Female
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Meaning

Knowing

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Pronunciation

KEN-drah

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Inquisitive
  • Confident
  • Compassionate

Compatibility

Kendra pairs well with classic or modern sibling names. It also works nicely as a strong and elegant middle name choice. This name can complement both traditional and contemporary styles, making it versatile for various cultural or stylistic pairings.

Intelligent Inquisitive Confident Compassionate

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Kendra Wilkinson

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Born: June 12, 1985 · San Diego, California, United States

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Kendra Original form
  • Кендра Cyrillic
  • קֶנדְרָה Hebrew
  • 肯德拉 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Devanagari
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Кендра Russian
  • Persian
  • Bengali

Cultural Adaptations

  • केंद्रा (Kendra) Devanagari
  • ケンドラ (Kendra) Japanese
  • 켄드라 (Kendra) Korean
  • کندرا (Kendra) Persian
  • কেন্দ্রা (Kendra) Bengali

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendra

What does Kendra mean?
Knowing
What is the origin of Kendra?
Kendra has Celtic origins.
Is Kendra popular?
Kendra has been viewed 100 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Kendra?
Similar names include Sofia, Yukio, Prisca, Yasmina, Husna.
How do you pronounce Kendra?
Kendra is pronounced KEN-drah.

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