English · Girl name
Kimberly
“Cyneburg's clearing”
About the name Kimberly
Kimberly is an English name derived from a place name, originally meaning ‘Cyneburg’s clearing.’ The name comes from the Old English elements ‘Cyneburg,’ a personal name meaning ‘royal fortress,’ and ‘leah,’ meaning ‘clearing’ or ‘meadow.’ The town of Kimberley in South Africa was named after Lord Kimberley, whose title was taken from the village of Kimberley in Norfolk, England. The given name Kimberly was first used for boys before becoming more common for girls.
- Meaning
- Cyneburg's clearing
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KIM-ber-lee(3 syl.)
Middle names for Kimberly
- Kimberly Ann
- Kimberly Marie
- Kimberly Elizabeth
- Kimberly Grace
- Kimberly Nicole
Questions about Kimberly
- What does Kimberly mean?
- Kimberly is an English name meaning "Cyneburg's clearing".
- How do you pronounce Kimberly?
- Kimberly is pronounced KIM-ber-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kimberly?
- Variants of Kimberly include Kymberly.
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