Boy name
Kendal name meaning
“steep slope; sheer cliff”
Kendal means “steep slope” or “sheer cliff.” It comes from Kurdish kendal and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its meaning describes a sharply inclined landform, with a concrete association such as a steep rock face on a mountainside or the edge of a deep ravine.
What does Kendal mean?
Steep slope; sheer cliff
In Turkish: dik yamaç; sarp uçurum
Kendal evokes the steep, sharply defined surfaces of mountainous terrain. Its meaning refers to a physical landform rather than an abstract quality. The same Roman spelling can also occur as an English place name, but that resemblance does not make the two usages etymologically identical. The source language matters when interpreting the name.
Origin of the name Kendal
It derives from Kurdish kendal, a word for a steep slope or cliff. This entry treats the given name used in Türkiye with that derivation.
Double names with Kendal
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kendal Meriç
Meaning of each name
- Kendal: steep slope; sheer cliff
- Meriç: the name of the Maritsa River
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Muzaffer Kendal
Meaning of each name
- Muzaffer: victorious; granted victory
- Kendal: steep slope; sheer cliff
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Kendal Rojvan
Meaning of each name
- Kendal: steep slope; sheer cliff
- Rojvan: Guardian of the day or sun
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Onur Kendal
Meaning of each name
- Onur: honour, self-respect, dignity
- Kendal: steep slope; sheer cliff
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Kendal Nüzhet
Meaning of each name
- Kendal: steep slope; sheer cliff
- Nüzhet: a pleasant outing; refreshing recreation
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Atilla Kendal
Meaning of each name
- Atilla: Little father
- Kendal: steep slope; sheer cliff
How to pronounce Kendal
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kendal/ |
Is Kendal a boy’s name?
Yes, Kendal is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kendal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kendal
Names with related meanings
- Doruk♂Summit
- Altay♂The Altai Mountains
- Yamaç♂The sloping side of a hill or mountain
- Dağhan♂Khan of the mountain, mountain ruler
- Sarp♂Steep, rugged, difficult to cross
- Ilgaz♂A name recalling the Ilgaz Mountains
- Dorukhan♂A compound evoking a summit and rulership
- Volkan♂Volcano
- Yalçın♂Steep and rugged
- Pamir♂The high mountain region of Central Asia
- Sipan♂The Kurdish name of Mount Süphan
- Barzan♂High place, heights
Famous people named Kendal
- Kendal Nezan · b. 1949
- Kendal Ucar · b. 1981
- Kendal Yalçın
FAQ about the name Kendal
What is the meaning of Kendal?
Kendal means “steep slope; sheer cliff”. It derives from Kurdish kendal, a word for a steep slope or cliff. This entry treats the given name used in Türkiye with that derivation.
Is Kendal a boy’s name?
Yes, Kendal is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kendal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kendal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kendal?
Kendal is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Kendal have?
Kendal has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kendal?
Kendal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Kendal?
Some ideas: Kendal Meriç; Muzaffer Kendal; Kendal Rojvan.
Famous people named Kendal?
Notable people named Kendal include Kendal Nezan, Kendal Ucar, Kendal Yalçın.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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