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Kent Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "kent" is "bright", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
kent
Meaning
bright
Pronunciation
kent
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
1

Kent Name Details

The name Kent is derived from the Old English word 'cempa' which means 'warrior' or 'border'. It has its roots in Anglo-Saxon culture and was traditionally used as a surname to denote a person from Kent, a county in southeast England. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century and is now commonly used for both boys and girls.

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