Kentavious is a spirited name primarily used among African Americans. It is an invented name, created by combining "Kent" with the suffix "-avious. " The name "Kent" is derived from a surname associated with people from Kent, a county in England. This place name could have come from the Brythonic word *cantio, meaning ‘coastal district’ or ‘corner. ’ Alternatively, Kentavious could mean ‘possessing a hundred talents’ or ‘bright one. ’ The name gained popularity after professional basketball player Kentavious Caldwell-Pope started playing in the NBA. Despite being a modern name, Kentavious has a traditional appeal and conveys emotions of resilience and determination.
