Kimbla
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kimbla
Kimbla appears to be a modern variant or altered form of Kimberley/Kimberly, which derives from the Old English elements "cynebeald" (royal/bold) or alternatively from the place name Kimberley in South Africa, meaning "meadow of the royal forest."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Australia, with no significant religious association or notable historical figures of classical antiquity bearing this specific spelling.
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Etymology
Kimbla appears to be a modern variant or altered form of Kimberley/Kimberly, which derives from the Old English elements "cynebeald" (royal/bold) or alternatively from the place name Kimberley in South Africa, meaning "meadow of the royal forest."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Australia, with no significant religious association or notable historical figures of classical antiquity bearing this specific spelling.
Kimbla currently ranks #7,272 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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