Kendra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kendra is listed in our database as a girl name of English origin. Its recorded meaning is “Knowledge. Can also be a blend of Ken, meaning royal obligation;clear water, and Sandra, meaning: protector of man, or Andrea, meaning manly or masculine”.

Kendra Name at a Glance

Name Kendra
Meaning Knowledge. Can also be a blend of Ken, meaning royal obligation;clear water, and Sandra, meaning: protector of man, or Andrea, meaning manly or masculine.
Origin English
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Kendra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kendra means “Knowledge. Can also be a blend of Ken, meaning royal obligation;clear water, and Sandra, meaning: protector of man, or Andrea, meaning manly or masculine”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kendra Name Origin

Our database records Kendra under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kendra a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kendra is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kendra

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