Kendis
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kendis
Kendis is a modern English given name derived from the element "Ken" (meaning knowledge or understanding, from Old English and Scottish roots) combined with the diminutive suffix "-dis." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no significant historical or religious association beyond contemporary Western naming practices.
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Etymology
Kendis is a modern English given name derived from the element "Ken" (meaning knowledge or understanding, from Old English and Scottish roots) combined with the diminutive suffix "-dis." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no significant historical or religious association beyond contemporary Western naming practices.
Kendis currently ranks #5,234 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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