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Kingsley
KIHNGZ-lee
Kingsley (name) means an English surname and given name, from a place name meaning "king's meadow.". Example: “Ben Kingsley won an Academy Award for his role as Gandhi.”
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An English surname and given name, from a place name meaning "king's meadow."
"Ben Kingsley won an Academy Award for his role as Gandhi."
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Etymology
Means “the king's wood or clearing”, from Old English cynges, the genitive of cyng (“king”), combined with lēah (“wood, clearing”).
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What does “Kingsley” mean?
The word “Kingsley” means an English surname and given name, from a place name meaning "king's meadow.".
How do you pronounce “Kingsley”?
“Kingsley” is pronounced KIHNGZ-lee (/ˈkɪŋzli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kingsley” in a sentence?
Here is “Kingsley” used in a sentence: “Ben Kingsley won an Academy Award for his role as Gandhi.”
What part of speech is “Kingsley”?
“Kingsley” is a name.
Is “Kingsley” a common word?
“Kingsley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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