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kirkby
Kirkby (name) means a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ4198).
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A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ4198).
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A small village in Osgodby parish, West Lindsey district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF0692).
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A village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, previously in Hambleton district (OS grid ref NZ5306).
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A habitational surname from Old Norse.
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Etymology
From kirk + -by. From Old Scandinavian / Old Norse kirkja+býr, a village with a church.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of kirkby?
"kirkby" (name) means a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ4198).
What are the different meanings of kirkby?
"kirkby" has 3 main meanings: 1. A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ4198); 2. A small village in Osgodby parish, West Lindsey district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF0692); 3. A village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, previously in Hambleton district (OS grid ref NZ5306).