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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Welsh
Pronounced Pron. kleevz  [key]
Other Forms FormsCliffe, Cliff, Clive, Cleave

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old English word clif, which means “cliff,” “rock,” or “steep descent.” It is thought to have been a name used for someone who lived near a sloping cliff or the bank of a river.
Added 11/1/2024 by TheRobinBird13
Edited 12/24/2024 by TheRobinBird13