Kent

Kent Meaning & Origin

About Kent
The name Kent is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "cēnning" which means "chief" or "leader." Additionally, it is associated with the county of Kent in southeastern England, known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The name Kent often signifies someone who is strong, noble, and possesses leadership qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kent are male.

Kent Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.54% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 N T
🌐 IPA
/kɛnt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kent in Braille

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

The name Kent in braille

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

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

The name Kent in sign language

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