Kendo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kendo means 'way of the sword' and is a traditional Japanese martial art.
Meaning of the Name Kendo
Kendo is a Japanese name that is derived from the words 'ken' meaning 'sword' and 'do' meaning 'way of life'. It is a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on the use of bamboo swords, known as shinai, and protective armor. Kendo originated from the samurai warriors' training in Japan and emphasizes discipline, respect, and the forging of character through rigorous training and competition.
Popularity of the Name Kendo
The popularity for the name Kendo peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 7 births, which ranked number 22,168 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Kendo had the most male births in 2019 with 7, which ranked number 9,740 out of 14,112 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Kendo
Popularity of Kendo by State
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