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Kenneth

American  
[ken-ith] / ˈkɛn ɪθ /

noun

  1. a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “handsome.”


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City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who won reelection this year, posted a video Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

His father, Kenneth, was a conscientious objector who detested social injustice, nuclear weapons and smoking in equal measure.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

City Controller Kenneth Mejia holds a commanding lead over his opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Also in the near view is the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, named after the billionaire investor, philanthropist and mega Republican donor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

First Joey dropped, then Kenneth, then Daddy Cool, then even you, Wilona!

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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