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Kimberly

Kimberly is a gender-neutral name of Old English origin. It means "Cyneburg's field," while Cyneburg was a name meaning "royal forest." You might be most familiar with Kimberly as a girl's name, but masculine use of the name can be traced back to the Boer War when soldiers were fighting in the town of Kimberley in South Africa. This name was at its most popular in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, with some of the most famous Kimberlys from this time including Kim Kardashian and Lil' Kim.
British Female
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Meaning

Cyneburg's field

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Pronunciation

KIM-ber-lee

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Charming
  • Intelligent
  • Sophisticated

Compatibility

Kimberly pairs well with classic and elegant names for siblings. As a middle name, it adds a touch of refinement and femininity to the full name. It complements both traditional and modern naming styles, making it a versatile choice.

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Actress

Born: April 17, 1967 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Portrait of Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Actress

Born: September 14, 1971 · Rye, New York, USA

Portrait of Kimberly Guilfoyle

Kimberly Guilfoyle

TV Personality

Born: March 9, 1969 · San Francisco, California, USA

Portrait of Kimberly Wyatt

Kimberly Wyatt

Musician

Born: February 4, 1982 · Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Kimberly Schlapman

Kimberly Schlapman

Musician

Born: October 15, 1969 · Cornelius, Oregon, USA

Portrait of Kimberly Bryant

Kimberly Bryant

Entrepreneur

Born: November 1, 1967 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Kimberly Original form
  • Kymberly Variant spelling
  • Kimberley British English variant
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Georgian
  • Hebrew
  • Nepali

Cultural Adaptations

  • किम्बर्ली (Kimbarlī) Hindi
  • کیمبرلی (Kimberly) Urdu
  • キンバリー (Kinbarī) Japanese
  • 金伯莉 (Jīnbólì) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • კიმბერლი (Kimberli) Georgian
  • קימברלי (Kimberly) Hebrew
  • किम्बर्ली (Kimbarlī) Nepali

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimberly

What does Kimberly mean?
Cyneburg's field
What is the origin of Kimberly?
Kimberly has British origins.
Is Kimberly popular?
Kimberly has been viewed 136 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Kimberly?
Similar names include Ike, Zane, Tatum, Aria, Hari.
How do you pronounce Kimberly?
Kimberly is pronounced KIM-ber-lee.

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