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Kenny in Japanese

KatakanaケニーKenii
Kanji慶仁Keini

In Japanese, Kenny is written in katakana as ケニー (Kenii), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 慶仁 (keini): “joy”, “benevolence”.

How Kenny sounds in Japanese

ケニー

Kanji for Kenny

慶仁
keini
  • 慶
    kei joy
    Joy and celebration; good news.
    Keio was the historic era name marking the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate before Japan's modernization.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
謙仁
kenni
  • 謙
    ken humility
    Humble and modest; strength that does not need to boast.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
賢仁
kenni
  • 賢
    ken wise
    Wise and intelligent.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.

By style

Masculine
健仁
healthy · benevolence
Feminine
絢新
splendid · new

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 慶 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.

Kenny in anime worlds

Kenny as an anime character →Kenny in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Kenny in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Kenny in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Kenny in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Kenny in Japanese

How do you write Kenny in Japanese?

Kenny is written ケニー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Kenny would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Kenny?

Our top pick is 慶仁 (Keini). 慶 means “joy” and 仁 means “benevolence”. Other good options are 謙仁 (Kenni) and 賢仁 (Kenni).

Is 慶仁 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 慶仁 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Yoshihito rather than Keini. As a spelling of Kenny, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 慶仁?

慶仁 has 19 strokes in total (慶: 15, 仁: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 慶仁 as a tattoo?

Each character in 慶仁 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Kenny”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ケニー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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