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Kenley

“clearing or meadow of a man named Cena”

About the name Kenley

Kenley is an English name that originated as a surname and place name. It derives from Old English elements: the personal name ‘Cena’ and ‘leah’, meaning ‘clearing’ or ‘meadow’. The name is associated with places such as Kenley in Shropshire and Greater London. Kenley has been adopted as a given name for both boys and girls in English-speaking countries. The name’s use as a first name is relatively modern, following the trend of adopting surnames and place names as given names.

Meaning
clearing or meadow of a man named Cena
Origin
English
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
KEN-lee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Kenley

  • Kenley Grace
  • Kenley Marie
  • Kenley Ann
  • Kenley Elizabeth
  • Kenley Rae

Questions about Kenley

What does Kenley mean?
Kenley is an English name meaning "clearing or meadow of a man named Cena".
How do you pronounce Kenley?
Kenley is pronounced KEN-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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