Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɪnz.li/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of a town in West Yorkshire, meaning "clearing belonging to Cyne". The Old English given name Cyne is a short form of longer names beginning with cyne meaning "royal". Related NamesDetails Given Name DescendantsKensley, Kinslee, Kinsley(English) Categories leadership, royalty, short forms, towns