Unisex name
Ken name meaning
“honored one; noble”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Old Javanese (Kawi)
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #139
Ken is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning ‘honored one’ or ‘noble’. Its source is Old Javanese ken, placed before the name or designation of a person of rank. That use as a preceding designation provides the name’s sense of ‘honored one’.
What does Ken mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ken
In Old Javanese, ken was placed before the name or designation of a person of rank. This usage gives the name its sense of ‘honored one’.
| Linguistic origin | Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | K · Ke |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Ken
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ken, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ken: honored one; noble
- Satria: knight, noble warrior
- Gigih: persistent, steadfast in effort
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Meaning of each word
- Ken: honored one; noble
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Triyoga: three unions or disciplines
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Ken Mardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Ken: honored one; noble
- Mardiansyah: king; ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
- Ken: honored one; noble
- Hastomo: the eighth
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Ken Firmansyah
Meaning of each word
- Ken: honored one; noble
- Firmansyah: royal decree, a ruler's command
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Meaning of each word
- Ken: honored one; noble
- Gana: group; attendants
- Banu: sun
How to pronounce Ken
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kɛn/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Ken a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ken is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ken ranks #139 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ken
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
Famous people named Ken
- Ken Zheng · b. 1995
- Ken Nala Amrytha · b. 1995
- Ken Zuraida · b. 1954
- Ken Anne
- Ken Dwijugiasteadi · b. 1957
- Ken Kawan Soetanto · b. 1951
- Ken Ken · b. 1957
- Ken Rangkuty · b. 1981
- Ken Arok
- Ken Ayu Liontia Agustin · b. 1996
- Ken Marlin · b. 1979
- Ken Radhiq · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Ken
What is the meaning of Ken?
Ken means honored one; noble. In Old Javanese, ken was placed before the name or designation of a person of rank. This usage gives the name its sense of ‘honored one’.
Is Ken a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ken is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ken?
Ken is of Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Ken have?
Ken has 1 syllable (Ken) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ken?
Ken ranks #139 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ken?
Some ideas: Ken Satria Gigih; Ken Juang Triyoga; Ken Mardiansyah.
Famous people named Ken?
Notable people named Ken include Ken Zheng, Ken Nala Amrytha, Ken Zuraida.
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