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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. Leann93%
  2. Lana92%
  3. Sheryl91%
  4. Ladonna91%
  5. Pam90%
  6. Lorie90%
  7. Sheri90%
  8. Sandy90%
  9. Van89%
  10. Gale88%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy50%
  2. Therese53%
  3. Teri53%
  4. Timmy55%
  5. Kurt55%
  6. Rudy56%
  7. Guy56%
  8. Janis57%
  9. Pete57%
  10. Bernadette57%

Love potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Ladonna94%
  2. Paulette92%
  3. Teddy92%
  4. Francine92%
  5. Jeanine91%
  6. Rosetta91%
  7. Bernadette91%
  8. Jana90%
  9. Margarita89%
  10. Ron89%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis46%
  2. Garry53%
  3. Kurt54%
  4. Guy56%
  5. Rudy57%
  6. Van57%
  7. Matt57%
  8. Vicky57%
  9. Byron57%
  10. Roxanne60%

Professional potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Frankie82%
  2. Jan81%
  3. Shelia80%
  4. Kent79%
  5. Clay79%
  6. Bradford78%
  7. Stuart78%
  8. Mickey78%
  9. Susanne77%
  10. Laurel76%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette44%
  2. Rocky46%
  3. Janis47%
  4. Daryl49%
  5. Karla49%
  6. Jayne51%
  7. Joni51%
  8. Rudy51%
  9. Dwayne51%
  10. Jeannie52%

Crush potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Pam96%
  2. Robyn96%
  3. Sheryl96%
  4. Darla96%
  5. Cary96%
  6. Gale96%
  7. Marla96%
  8. Sherri96%
  9. Lorie96%
  10. Karla96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt58%
  2. Jan60%
  3. Trudy61%
  4. Teri63%
  5. Therese63%
  6. Rene64%
  7. Pete65%
  8. Guy65%
  9. Dwight65%
  10. Bradford66%
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