Dictionary of American Family Names 2013 Oxford University Press.

Meaning of the name kendra. The origin of the name Kendra is uncertain. A submission from Utah US. This is the culture in which the name originated or in the case of a word the language.

As a relatively recent creation most believe that Kendra was developed from the Welsh male name Kendrick itself derived from a surname Cynwrig. Kendra is generally used as a girls name. Kendra Name Meaning Polish.

Masculine Forms Ken Kendrick Kenneth Kennith Kenrick Other Languages Cultures Kenina Kenna Scottish. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ken-dra. Besides Kendra means daughter of Henry from Gaelic Mac Eanraig.

American parents cant seem to make up their mind about it though. The meaning of Kendra is greatest champion high hill. From Cynwrig which also possibly means high hill.

Spiritual Meaning of the Name Kendra and Origins. The meaning of Kendra has more than one different etymologies. Apparently this name comes from the Celts meaning wise ruler or high hill.

The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. It was one of 2013s fastest-rising names entering the Top 200 for the first time since 2000 but then it tumbled again. Kendra was once seen as a feminization of Kenneth -- but its now firmly established as a standalone.