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Kimbo

Girl Name day: January 2 In French: Kimberley
Kimbo is a short form of Kimberly: on birth records it is written Kimberly (844,211 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kimberly page. Also a short form of Kim.
Origin: Old English (toponymic, via South Africa). Meaning: From Cyneburg's field or meadow.
From the English place name Kimberley, 'the meadow (lēah) of Cyneburg' — a woman's name meaning 'royal fortress' — popularised as a given name through the South African diamond city.

Name day for Kimbo

January 2

Why this day? Kimbo is a short form of Kimberly, and shares its name day.

Kimbo is celebrated in the United States on January 2.

The story of the name Kimbo

Kimbo is a short form of Kimberly. It keeps its origin (Old English (toponymic, via South Africa)) and meaning — from Cyneburg's field or meadow, and shares its name day, January 2.

On birth records, Kimbo is rarely written as such: the Kimbos are Kimberlys (844,211 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kimberly page. Kimbo is also a short form of Kim.

Frequently asked questions about Kimbo

What does Kimbo mean?

Kimbo is a short form of Kimberly, which means from Cyneburg's field or meadow.

When is Kimbo's name day?

January 2, together with Kimberly: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Kimbo a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Kimberly.

Kimbo's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Kelsey96%
  2. Alexandra96%
  3. Brooke96%
  4. Meghan96%
  5. Kimberly96%
  6. Alexandria96%
  7. Cynthia96%
  8. Courtney96%
  9. Sofia96%
  10. Ava95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth46%
  2. Andrea48%
  3. Faith50%
  4. Connie50%
  5. Constance50%
  6. Agnes52%
  7. Barbara52%
  8. Martha53%
  9. Roberta53%
  10. Teresa53%

Love potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Denise95%
  2. Doris94%
  3. Dorothy94%
  4. Penny94%
  5. Allison94%
  6. Kayla94%
  7. Christy93%
  8. Vivian93%
  9. Renee92%
  10. Gail91%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn49%
  2. Melody49%
  3. Hailey49%
  4. Jill51%
  5. Tina51%
  6. Maggie52%
  7. Zoe53%
  8. Savannah54%
  9. Lillie56%
  10. Kylie56%

Professional potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Kristin83%
  2. Christina83%
  3. Christine83%
  4. Marian82%
  5. Isabel82%
  6. Claire82%
  7. Norma80%
  8. Amelia80%
  9. Pearl80%
  10. Grace80%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada42%
  2. Natasha45%
  3. Kara45%
  4. Gloria45%
  5. Molly47%
  6. Erika49%
  7. Kendra49%
  8. Tamara49%
  9. Cassandra49%
  10. Rita49%

Crush potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Valerie96%
  2. Cynthia96%
  3. Brittany96%
  4. Laurie96%
  5. Kimberly96%
  6. Maureen96%
  7. Kayla96%
  8. Brooke96%
  9. Gloria96%
  10. Courtney96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea51%
  2. Agnes51%
  3. Constance52%
  4. Connie52%
  5. Ruth53%
  6. Roberta53%
  7. Martha53%
  8. Barbara55%
  9. Norma58%
  10. Annie60%
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