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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. Ava95%
  2. Makayla95%
  3. Sierra93%
  4. Madison92%
  5. Caroline91%
  6. Mackenzie90%
  7. Alexa90%
  8. Adriana90%
  9. Aaliyah88%
  10. Gabrielle86%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith50%
  2. Maggie57%
  3. Madelyn60%
  4. Hannah62%
  5. Zoe64%
  6. Hailey64%
  7. Kylie67%
  8. Savannah67%
  9. Lily70%
  10. Isabel70%

Love potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Makayla88%
  2. Ella86%
  3. Madelyn85%
  4. Jocelyn85%
  5. Madeline85%
  6. Caroline83%
  7. Abigail83%
  8. Sophie82%
  9. Adriana82%
  10. Sophia82%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey49%
  2. Maggie52%
  3. Zoe53%
  4. Savannah54%
  5. Kylie56%
  6. Maya58%
  7. Zoey62%
  8. Sydney64%
  9. Emma64%
  10. Destiny64%

Professional potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Isabel82%
  2. Grace80%
  3. Jocelyn78%
  4. Hannah77%
  5. Sophie75%
  6. Sophia75%
  7. Emma74%
  8. Julia73%
  9. Leah71%
  10. Emily70%

Bottom 10

  1. Brianna52%
  2. Destiny53%
  3. Hope55%
  4. Savannah55%
  5. Aaliyah56%
  6. Addison56%
  7. Adriana56%
  8. Autumn57%
  9. Kaitlyn58%
  10. Kylie59%

Crush potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Emily96%
  2. Makayla96%
  3. Adriana96%
  4. Hope96%
  5. Natalie96%
  6. Aaliyah96%
  7. Alexa96%
  8. Caroline96%
  9. Angelina96%
  10. Julia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah60%
  2. Faith65%
  3. Zoe70%
  4. Hailey70%
  5. Maggie70%
  6. Isabel72%
  7. Savannah74%
  8. Jocelyn76%
  9. Madelyn76%
  10. Zoey76%
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