Name meaning
Kinsley
means “Cyne's meadow”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- American, English
- Spellings
- Kinsley · Kinslee · Kingsley
- Say it
- KINZ-lee
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Kinsley comes from an English place name and surname meaning the clearing of Cyne, an Old English name meaning royal. As a first name it has become popular in the United States in recent years.
Roots
From Old English Cyne (royal) + lēah (clearing).
Where it is used
A place name turned girls' name.
Kinsley name FAQ
What does the name Kinsley mean?
Kinsley means “Cyne's meadow”. From Old English Cyne (royal) + lēah (clearing).
Where does the name Kinsley come from?
Kinsley is of Old English origin. Today it is used in American, English families.
How do you pronounce Kinsley?
Kinsley is usually pronounced KINZ-lee.
Is Kinsley a boy's or a girl's name?
Kinsley is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Kinsley?
Related spellings and forms include Kinslee, Kingsley.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. 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.