Girl name
Kendi name meaning
“one's own self; oneself”
Kendi means “one’s own self” or “oneself.” It comes from the Turkish reflexive pronoun kendi, continuing older forms such as kentü and kendü. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name recalls everyday expressions that emphasize the self, such as “one’s own words.”
What does Kendi mean?
One's own self; oneself
In Turkish: kişinin özü; kendisi
Kendi is a basic Turkish word that refers back to a subject and can emphasize possession. Read as a name, it may evoke the idea of one's own self, although that interpretation rests on its grammatical function. The supplied personal-name record should be carefully distinguished from ordinary pronoun use.
Origin of the name Kendi
Turkish kendi continues earlier Turkic kentü and kendü. It is a reflexive pronoun emphasizing a person themselves or something belonging to them.
How to pronounce Kendi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kendi/ |
Is Kendi a girl’s name?
Yes, Kendi is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kendi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kendi
Famous people named Kendi
- Kendi · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Kendi
What is the meaning of Kendi?
Kendi means “one's own self; oneself”. Turkish kendi continues earlier Turkic kentü and kendü. It is a reflexive pronoun emphasizing a person themselves or something belonging to them.
Is Kendi a girl’s name?
Yes, Kendi is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kendi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kendi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kendi?
Kendi is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kendi have?
Kendi has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kendi?
Kendi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kendi?
Notable people named Kendi include Kendi.
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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