Kimberlei

Kimberlei is a feminine name and a unique spin on Kimberley. From Kimberley, South Africa, to Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, this moniker’s closest variant has been bestowed on many towns and cities. Kimberlei and Kimberley have been used as place names since the medieval era, describing pieces of land owned by those called Cyneburga, Cynebald, or even Cynemær. Combining these Old English titles with the element lēah, meaning “clearing,” gives Kimberlei the definitions of “Cyneburga’s clearing,” “Cynebald’s clearing,” and “Cynemær’s clearing.” With its centuries-long ties to places all over the world, Kimberlei could encourage your little one to appreciate the place they call home.