Kensei
Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kensei
Kensei (賢聖 or 健生) is a Japanese name meaning "wise sage" or "healthy life," derived from the kanji characters ken (賢/健, wise/healthy) and sei (聖/生, sage/life).
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Etymology
Kensei (賢聖 or 健生) is a Japanese name meaning "wise sage" or "healthy life," derived from the kanji characters ken (賢/健, wise/healthy) and sei (聖/生, sage/life). The name is used primarily in Japanese culture and has historical significance in martial arts traditions, particularly associated with skilled swordsmen and disciplined practitioners.
Kensei currently ranks #10,265 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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