Kingsley

Kingsley is a contemporary English first name for boys, originating from an old English surname. Translated, it means 'the meadow of the king' or alternatively 'the forest of the king'.

What does the name Kingsley mean?

The name Kingsley has its roots in an old English surname. Its direct translation is 'the meadow of the king' or 'the forest of the king'. The origin lies in Old English and consists of the elements cyng or cyning for 'the king' and lēah for 'the forest', 'the meadow' or 'the glade'.

Where does the name Kingsley come from?

Kingsley comes from Old English and is used as a male first name. It means 'the meadow of the king'. The components consist of cyng or cyning, which means 'the king', and lēah, which means 'forest', 'meadow' or 'glade'. The name is rooted in the English language.

How do you pronounce Kingsley?

The pronunciation of Kingsley is clear and can be perceived as two to three syllables. It is pronounced as 'Kings-ley' [ˈkɪŋzli] and begins with a strong consonant cluster that creates a certain tension. The nasal '-ngs' gives a dense sound in the middle of the name. The ending '-ley' sounds bright and dynamic. Thus, Kingsley conveys a modern and confident impression - it appears dynamic, present, and independent.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Kingsley enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,751st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 1,532nd place. In the last ten years, Kingsley has been chosen as a first name about 100 times, placing it at 2,419th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,463rd.

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