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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. Vincent95%
  2. Kenneth92%
  3. Blane89%
  4. Van89%
  5. Steven89%
  6. Stephen89%
  7. Dewayne87%
  8. Curtiss87%
  9. Bill86%
  10. Todd86%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Joseph48%
  3. Joesph48%
  4. Freddy50%
  5. Karl51%
  6. Felton53%
  7. Tommy54%
  8. Timmy55%
  9. Kurt55%
  10. Rudy56%

Love potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Willam96%
  2. Timmothy96%
  3. Gaylon96%
  4. Woody96%
  5. Dwaine96%
  6. Lawrance96%
  7. Mikeal96%
  8. Harrell94%
  9. Kirt93%
  10. Garold93%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Johnny44%
  3. Sid45%
  4. Hal49%
  5. Dirk50%
  6. Jimmy50%
  7. Elvis51%
  8. Garry53%
  9. Tommy53%
  10. Eddy53%

Professional potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Pernell85%
  2. Toney85%
  3. Deryl84%
  4. Stafford84%
  5. Jerrold84%
  6. Rogers84%
  7. Rob84%
  8. Sanders84%
  9. Dwain84%
  10. Randel84%

Bottom 10

  1. Rocky46%
  2. Dickie48%
  3. Davey48%
  4. Dirk49%
  5. Daryl49%
  6. Dean49%
  7. Raynard50%
  8. Eddy51%
  9. Flint51%
  10. Farrell51%

Crush potential for Kimbo

Top 10

  1. Timmie96%
  2. Mike96%
  3. Wayde96%
  4. Vincent96%
  5. Kevan96%
  6. Kenneth96%
  7. Bill96%
  8. Dave96%
  9. Blane96%
  10. William96%

Bottom 10

  1. John47%
  2. Karl53%
  3. Joseph54%
  4. Joesph54%
  5. Kurt58%
  6. Jon60%
  7. Felton62%
  8. Linwood63%
  9. Dennis65%
  10. Pete65%
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