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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
Name Story
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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Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Kendra Wilkinson
TV Personality
Born: June 12, 1985 · San Diego, California, United States
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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
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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