Of debated origin, Kimberely seems to be a borrowing of the name of the South African city and diamond-mining center. ... Others think it to be derived from Lord Kimberley, whose name is believed to be a compound name composed of an Old English personal name of unknown meaning and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure).
Anglo-Saxon for "Royal Fortress," the name was given to a 7th century princess who founded an abbey, St. Kyneburgha. A church in England is named for her. This name is older than Kimberly, which means "Kyneburgha's Field." Kimber is the English spelling of Cymru (kimre) a Cornish word meaning Welsh.
Others think it to be derived from Lord Kimberley, whose name is believed to be a compound name composed of an Old English personal name of unknown meaning and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure). Kimberely originated as a male name but is now more common as a female name. Var: Kimberlee, Kimberly. Short: Kim.
The name Kimberley is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kimberley is: From the wood of the royal forest. From the royal fortress meadow. A surname and place name that can be used for both genders, although it is more commonly used as a girl's name.
The name Kim is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kim is: Bold family. Bold kin. Famous Bearer: The hero of Rudyard Kipling's novel 'Kim'.
English Meaning: The name Kim is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kim is: Bold family. Bold kin. Famous Bearer: The hero of Rudyard Kipling's novel 'Kim'.
Kimberlin Name Meaning. Variant of South German Kümperling or Gemperlein, from Middle High German gampen 'to jump', hence a nickname for an acrobat or juggler, or from a Germanic personal name based on Old High German gund 'battle'.
Meanings and history of the name Kimberlyn: | Edit. Kimberly means "From The Meadow Of The Royal Fortress" (meaning is debated) Lynn means "From the Lake" (more than one meaning for this as well) Famous real-life people named Kimberlyn: | Edit Share what you know!
Meaning of the name Kimberlynn This name combines "Kimberly," which means a chief or ruler, with "Lynn," which means a waterfall. Origin of the name Kimberlynn English.
