ThinkabaraKenji: meaning and origin
Kenji
“Intelligent second son”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🌸 Japanese
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- K
About the name Kenji
Kenji is a boy’s name from the Japanese tradition. Its meaning is “intelligent second son”. Names from Japanese, where the meaning depends on the characters chosen — like Hana, Kenji, Yuki and Sora.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean wisdom.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Japanese names
- Akira 🧒Bright, clear · Japanese
- Haruto 👦Sun flying (one common reading) · Japanese
- Ren 👦Lotus, or love (depending on the characters) · Japanese
- Sora 🧒Sky · Japanese
Sibling name ideas (Japanese, girls)
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Emi 👧Blessed with beauty, smile · Japanese
- Hana 👧Flower · Japanese
- Sakura 👧Cherry blossom · Japanese
- Yuki 👧Snow, or happiness (depending on the characters) · Japanese
More boy names starting with K
- Kamau 👦Quiet warrior (Kikuyu) · African
- Keanu 👦Cool breeze over the mountains · Hawaiian
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Kofi 👦Born on Friday (Akan) · African
- Kwame 👦Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
Questions and answers
What does the name Kenji mean?
Kenji is a name of Japanese origin. It means: intelligent second son.
Is Kenji a boy or girl name?
Kenji is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Kenji have?
Kenji has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.