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Kimberley

KIHM-buh-lee

Kimberley (name) means a feminine given name, and also a city in South Africa and a region in Australia. Example: “Kimberley traveled to the Kimberley region to see the gorges.”

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A feminine given name, and also a city in South Africa and a region in Australia.

"Kimberley traveled to the Kimberley region to see the gorges."

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_____ traveled to the Kimberley region to see the gorges.

Etymology

English place name "wood or clearing of Kyneburga (a seventh century female saint)", from Old English cyne- (“royal”) + burh (“fortress”) + lēah (“leigh, clearing”).

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Kimberley

key hey bey dey ley grey they joey whey obey prey abbey

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kimberley” mean?

The word “Kimberley” means a feminine given name, and also a city in South Africa and a region in Australia.

How do you pronounce “Kimberley”?

“Kimberley” is pronounced KIHM-buh-lee (/ˈkɪmbə(ɹ)li/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kimberley” in a sentence?

Here is “Kimberley” used in a sentence: “Kimberley traveled to the Kimberley region to see the gorges.”

What part of speech is “Kimberley”?

“Kimberley” is a name.