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Name Origin

Kenji is a Japanese given name traditionally meaning 'strong and healthy' or 'intelligent second son'. It is composed of two kanji: 'ken' (健) meaning 'healthy, strong, vigorous' and 'ji' (二) meaning 'two, second'.

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Famous People

Kenji Mizoguchi (1898-1956)

Film director

  • Known for his sensitive portrayals of women and exploration of Japanese societal issues.
  • Directed acclaimed films such as 'The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums' and 'Sansho the Bailiff'.

Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933)

Poet, author

  • Known for his whimsical and philosophical works.
  • His most famous novel is 'Night on the Galactic Railroad'.