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Kingsley

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɪŋz.li/
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Meaning & History

From a place name meaning "king's clearing" in Old English.

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RootKingsley (place name)
Given Name DescendantKingsley(English)

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Entry added October 30, 2011

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