Kenshin

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Modest Heart" or "Sincere Heart"
Scripts(How to write)
In Japanese, the name Kenshin is written as "剣心" or "けんしん" in hiragana.
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
けんしん(Japanese Hiragana)
謙信,
Pronunciation
KEWN-SHEEN
Ken-shin
Popularity
Kenshin is a relatively rare name outside of Japan, and its popularity varies from country to country. It has gained some recognition in the United States and other English-speaking countries due to its use in popular media, such as manga and anime series.

cartoon of the name Kenshin
Cartoon of Kenshin

Kenshin Name meanings & History

"Modest Heart" or "Sincere Heart". From Japanese 謙 (ken) meaning "humble, modest" and 信 (shin) meaning "trust, believe". Other kanji combinations can also form this name. Kenshin is primarily used as a male name in Japan and other parts of the world, especially among families who value their Japanese heritage or culture. It is a name often given to boys who are expected to embody the virtues of courage, honor, and humility.

Zodiac Sign of Kenshin: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kenshin:

K: Karma,Kundalini,Kind,Karate

E: Exaggerate,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Environment,Expressive

N: Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous

S: Solidity,Sensuality,Sex,Success,Status,Security,Social Standing

H: Hyper,Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Kenshin is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Himura Kenshin, the legendary samurai and protagonist of the manga and anime series "Rurouni Kenshin," is the most well-known person associated with the name Kenshin. Other notable individuals include Kenshin Kawakami, a former baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants, and Kenshin Okubo, a Japanese actor and voice actor.

Related Names to Kenshin

Other traditional Japanese names that are similar to Kenshin include Kento, Kenji, and Kensuke.

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