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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

"The king's wood or clearing", from Old English cynges, genitive of cyng (“king”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

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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