Kenshin

Kenshin is a Japanese masculine name whose meaning depends on the kanji used. The historical warlord Uesugi Kenshin wrote it 謙信, combining “modest” or “humble” with “faith” or “trust.” Other character combinations can produce different meanings, so the romanized spelling has no universal translation. Uesugi Kenshin, a sixteenth-century daimyō famed for his rivalry with Takeda Shingen, is the name’s most important historical bearer. Japanese name interpretation should always follow the bearer’s actual characters.

In 2025, 10 babies were recorded with the name Kenshin, ranking #7,679 among boys.