Kendra /ken-dra/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced KEN-drah. It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Kendra is  greatest champion. From Cynwrig which also possibly means high hill. Also possibly from the Gaelic name Mac Eanraig meaning son of Henry , or the Old English names Ceneric meaning bold power, and Cyneric meaning royal power. Also possibly a modern blend of Ken and Sandra or Andrea. See also Keandra.