Japanese · Boy name
Kenzo
“wise, strong, or healthy; depends on kanji”
About the name Kenzo
Kenzo is a Japanese masculine given name with meanings that vary depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include ‘wise,’ ‘strong,’ or ‘healthy,’ often combined with elements such as ‘three’ or ‘storehouse.’ The name follows a Japanese tradition of constructing names from meaningful kanji. Notable bearers include Kenzo Tange, a prominent Japanese architect known for designing the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and Kenzo Takada, the founder of the Paris-based fashion house Kenzo.
- Meaning
- wise, strong, or healthy; depends on kanji
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KEN-zoh(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Kenzo
- Kenzo James
- Kenzo Kai
- Kenzo Lee
- Kenzo Thomas
- Kenzo Ren
Questions about Kenzo
- What does Kenzo mean?
- Kenzo is a Japanese name meaning "wise, strong, or healthy; depends on kanji".
- How do you pronounce Kenzo?
- Kenzo is pronounced KEN-zoh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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