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Name Origin

Kendra is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, meaning 'royal power' or 'knowledge'. It is derived from the Welsh elements 'kendr' (head) and 'mawr' (great). Kendra was popularized in the 20th century.

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Famous People

Kendra Wilkinson (1985-)

Television personality, model

  • Appeared on the reality series 'The Girls Next Door'
  • Starred in her own spin-off series 'Kendra'
  • Published a memoir titled 'Sliding into Home'