The nameKendji
Kendji is a boy's name made popular in France by the singer Kendji Girac.
- Boy's name
- Japanese
Meaning
It is a variant of the Japanese name Kenji, whose meaning depends on the characters used.
Origin
Japanese.
History
Very rare until then, it surged in France in 2014, the year Kendji Girac won The Voice, then quickly fell.
Famous people named Kendji
- Kendji Girac, French singer
Popularity of the name Kendji
Kendji in France
Kendji was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 605 births over the decade, 81% of all recorded babies named Kendji. Half of all babies named Kendji in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kendji mean?
It is a variant of the Japanese name Kenji, whose meaning depends on the characters used.
What is the origin of the name Kendji?
Japanese.
Is Kendji a girl's or a boy's name?
Kendji is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Kendji?
Kendji Girac, French singer.