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賢太
けんた
Kenta
KEN-tah · a male name
“Wisdom + strength”
Bright · Capable · Steady
The story of Kenta
A clever Kenta — strength guided by good judgment.
Kenta was everywhere on Heisei-era school rosters: the dependable, energetic kid everyone liked. Its 'ken' kanji promise health or wisdom.
Kanji by kanji
wise, clever
The kanji of practical wisdom — the 'ken' in kenmei (sensible).
big, strong
A classic kanji in boys' names, expressing healthy growth and strength.
How it feels
The full story
About 賢太
賢太 balances muscle with mind: the sturdy 'ta' ending anchored by the kanji for practical wisdom. A name for capable hands and clear heads.
Popularity in Japan
A top name of the 1980s and 1990s, Kenta remains a warm, familiar classic today.
Through the decades
The name of a generation of good-natured, athletic boys.
Deep dive
Kenta pairs a solid 'ken' with the classic masculine ending 'ta'. It is a parent's plainest, kindest wish: be healthy, be strong, be well.
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