Name meaning
Kimberley
means “Cyneburg's meadow”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Australian, South African
- Spellings
- Kimberley · Kimberly · Kim
- Say it
- KIM-ber-lee
- Letters
- 9
Researched meaning
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Kimberley comes from an English place name, from the Old English Cyneburg, a woman's name, and lēah, meadow. The South African diamond town of Kimberley made it popular.
Roots
From Old English Cyneburg + lēah (meadow).
Where it is used
Kim and Kimberly are related.
Kimberley name FAQ
What does the name Kimberley mean?
Kimberley means “Cyneburg's meadow”. From Old English Cyneburg + lēah (meadow).
Where does the name Kimberley come from?
Kimberley is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, Australian, South African families.
How do you pronounce Kimberley?
Kimberley is usually pronounced KIM-ber-lee.
Is Kimberley a boy's or a girl's name?
Kimberley is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Kimberley?
Related spellings and forms include Kimberly, Kim.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.