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Kimberley Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "kimberley" is "from the old english name cyneburga which means 'royal fortress'", and is used often for "primarily used for girls".

Name
kimberley
Meaning
from the old english name cyneburga which means 'royal fortress'
Pronunciation
kim-bər-lee
Used for
primarily used for girls
Syllables
3

Kimberley Name Details

The name Kimberley originally derived from the Old English name Cyneburga, which consists of the elements 'cyne' meaning 'royal' and 'burg' meaning 'fortress'. It was borne by an early saint and abbess of Assche Abbey in Belgium. The name gained popularity as a given name during the late 19th century and was often associated with the diamond-mining town of Kimberley in South Africa. Today, Kimberley is commonly used as a feminine name and often abbreviated as Kim.

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