Kenshin

At a Glance

Meaning

Commonly 'humble' plus 'faith/trust' (kanji-dependent)

Origin

Japanese (kanji-dependent)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

KEN-shinListen

Kenshin is a Japanese boy's name, said KEN-shin, with a bold, worldly feel and a classic sound. The meaning depends on which kanji a family chooses, but it is commonly 'humble' plus 'faith/trust'. You'll often see it glossed as 'humble truth', but 'truth' is an imprecise rendering, since the kanji often tied to the name, as in the historical figure Uesugi Kenshin, mean 'humble' and 'faith/trust'.

Meaning & Origin of Kenshin

Meaning: Commonly 'humble' plus 'faith/trust' (kanji-dependent).

Origin: Japanese (kanji-dependent).

A common claim: humble truth Actually: 'Truth' is an imprecise rendering — the kanji often associated with this name (as in the historical figure Uesugi Kenshin) mean 'humble' + 'faith/trust', not 'truth'; the meaning also varies by kanji choice.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kenshin

Popularity of Kenshin

Kenshin has stayed rare in the U.S. From 2001 to 2024 it peaked at #3791 in 2003 with 23 babies, and by 2024 it ranked #13264 with just 5.

Names Like Kenshin

These names share Kenshin’s style, era or origin.

• Yamato
• Haruto
• Hayato
• Isamu
• Jiraiya
• Kaito

FAQ

What does the name Kenshin mean?

Commonly ‘humble’ plus ‘faith/trust’ (kanji-dependent). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Kenshin?

Kenshin is pronounced KEN-shin (IPA: /ˈkɛnʃɪn/).

Is Kenshin a popular name right now?

Kenshin peaked at #3791 in 2003 and is ranked #13264 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2001–2024.)

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