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
| Japanese | KEN /kɛɴ/ |
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