Kenichi
Meaning of Kenichi
Kenichi is a male name with origins in Japan. It is pronounced as "keh-nee-chee" (/kɛnˈi.tʃi/). The name has a similar variation, Kenji. In Hawaii, data for newborns shows that the name Kenichi was quite popular in the early 20th century, especially between 1918 and 1927. It ranked as high as 40 in popularity during that time period.
The name Kenichi carries a sense of strength and uniqueness. Its Japanese origin gives it an exotic appeal and connects it to the rich culture and history of Japan. This distinctive name could be a great choice for parents who are looking for something different yet meaningful for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as keh-nee-chee (/kɛnˈi.tʃi/)
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Notable People Named Kenichi
| Kenichi Ogata is a Japanese actor and voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as Ranma ½, Detective Conan, and Inuyasha. |
| Kenichi Ogata is a Japanese super welterweight shoot boxer known for being the first Japanese national champion of shoot boxing at Super welterweight and the winner of S-cup in 2006. |
| Kenichi Matsuyama is a Japanese actor known for his unique character roles and internationally recognized for his portrayal of L in the Death Note film series and Toru Watanabe in the adaptation of Norwegian Wood. |
| Kenichi Hirose was a member of the Japanese doomsday-cult group Aum Shinrikyo, convicted and executed for murder during the Tokyo subway sarin attack. |
| Kenichi Ebina is a Japanese performance artist known for his unique self-taught dance style and for winning America's Got Talent in 2013. |
| Kenichi Ohmae is a Japanese organizational theorist, management consultant, and author known for developing the 3C's Model. |
| Kenichi Ito is a Japanese athlete known for holding the Guinness World Record for running 100 meters on all four limbs. |
| Kenichi Yamamoto was the founder of the Yamaken-gumi yakuza gang, the largest affiliate of the Yamaguchi-gumi in Kobe, Japan. |
| Kenichi Serada is a retired Japanese football player. |
