Kimberly

Kim-ber-ly · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A feminine given name.

  2. 2.

    A place name, including a city in South Africa famous for diamond mining.

Related words

See also: Kim, name

Etymology

Originally a place name in South Africa, from the name of Lord Kimberley (John Wodehouse). Became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries from the mid-20th century.