Kendi: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ehnd-ee
Origin: African
gender-female

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Meaning: Of its diverse origin.

Kendi is a name with origins in various cultures, including African and Asian traditions. The name Kendi is associated with extremes in health, and spirituality, indicating idealism, and intuition. It is also linked to the surname Kendi, which has been used in different contexts throughout history. The name's importance stems from its diverse cultural roots and the unique characteristics it embodies.

Kendi Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kendi is currently #14969 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kendi is currently #8489 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kendi is currently #7152 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Kendi is currently #4032 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Kendi is currently #7196 on Kiindred Australian Names

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