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Ken

Ken can mean "healthy" or "strong" depending on the kanji used.

Meaning and origin

Ken is a Japanese given name typically written with kanji such as 健 (ken) meaning healthy or strong, 堅 (ken) meaning firm or solid, or 建 (ken) meaning to build.

How to pronounce Ken

JapaneseKEN /kɛɴ/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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