Kenobi

Kenobi Meaning & Origin

About Kenobi
The name "Kenobi" is a fictional surname created by George Lucas for the Star Wars franchise. It is most famously associated with the character Obi-Wan Kenobi. The name itself does not have a specific meaning in any known language. However, it is believed to have been inspired by the Japanese word "kenobi," which means "to pray" or "to plead." This connection is fitting as Obi-Wan Kenobi is portrayed as a wise and spiritual character who often guides and advises others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kenobi are male.

Kenobi Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 N OW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/kəˈnoʊˌbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kenobi in Braille

Here's how to represent Kenobi in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kenobi in braille

How to Spell the Name Kenobi in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kenobi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kenobi in sign language

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