intelligent second son (variant of Kenji)
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Kenshi is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "intelligent second son (variant of Kenji)". Listed origin: Japanese.
KEN-shee
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Kenshi is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "intelligent second son (variant of Kenji)". Listed origin: Japanese.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KEN-shee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kenshi. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Ken. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Kenshi James, Kenshi Alexander, Kenshi William, Kenshi Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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