Kenzi

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KEN-zee'KEN-zee'2 syllables
๐ŸŒScottish
Charming

MEANING

The fair one

ORIGIN

Scottish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Gaelic surname MacCoinnich, meaning 'son of Coinneach'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a given name in modern times, reflecting a trend towards using surnames as first names.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Originally a clan name in Scotland, it has been adapted into a first name over the past century.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆArabic
Short

MEANING

Treasure

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

From the Arabic word 'kanz', meaning 'treasure' or 'wealth'

CULTURAL NOTES

Popular in Arabic-speaking regions as a name that signifies value and prosperity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a term of endearment or to denote wealth.

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The name Kenzi means "The fair one" in Scottish, "Treasure" in Arabic.
Kenzi has Scottish and Arabic origins. Derived from the Gaelic surname MacCoinnich, meaning 'son of Coinneach'
Kenzi is pronounced KEN-zee (KEN-zee). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Kenzi include Ken, Kenzie.
Some middle name ideas for Kenzi include Rose, Grace, Marie, Claire, Anne.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Kenzi include Riley, Jordan, Avery.
The most common spelling is Kenzi. Alternative spellings include Kensie, Kenzey, Kenzy.