Knowledge
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Knowledge
The name "Knowledge" is a direct English word derived from Old Norse "knā" (to know) combined with the suffix "-ledge" (state or condition of), literally meaning the state of knowing or possessing information.
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Etymology
The name "Knowledge" is a direct English word derived from Old Norse "knā" (to know) combined with the suffix "-ledge" (state or condition of), literally meaning the state of knowing or possessing information. It has been used as a given name primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly within African-American communities since the late 20th century, often chosen to reflect aspirational or virtue-based naming practices.
Knowledge currently ranks #1,303 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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