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Kenshin

KEN-shin2 syllables
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Means 'heart of the sword' in Japanese. (Japanese)

What does Kenshin mean?

Japanese: Means 'heart of the sword' in Japanese.. Kenshin is a Japanese name meaning 'heart of the sword', often associated with samurai culture.

Is Kenshin a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Kenshin in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kenshin in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Kenshin suit?

Myth & legend
Adventurous

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Kenshin

When Kenshin checked in, I thought, ‘With a name like 'heart of the sword,' he must be a smooth talker!’ Turns out, he’s just as gentle as a pillow in our fancy suite!

Like Kenshin? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.