Kendela as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kendela

What is the meaning of the name Kendela ?

The baby name Kendela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kɛnˈdɛlə/ (ken-DEH-lə).

Kendela is English in Origin.

Kendela is a modern feminine given name most often interpreted as an elaboration on the English surname-name Kendall and the given name Kendra, using the melodious -ela ending. Through the Kendall route, it evokes the Old English place-name meaning “valley of the River Kent.” In multilingual settings it also reads as a K-initial variant of Spanish Candela (from Latin candela, “candle; light”), lending the luminous sense of “light” to the name.

Usage is rare but visible from the late 20th century onward, largely in North America and online naming communities, where inventive Kendall/Kendra blends flourish. Variant and related forms include Kendella, Kendelle, Kendyl, Kendra, Kendall, Kendal, and Spanish Candela/Candelaria. Nicknames range from Kenna and Kendy to Dela and Ella. The name’s layered etymology offers two appealing readings - nature-grounded valley and radiant light - while its structure keeps it contemporary yet approachable.

⚙ Kendela turns up in none of the birth registries or name datasets we cover. Most often that means a rare name, a regional or heritage one, or a recent coinage. Either way, it remains a genuinely rare choice.