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Name Origin

Kingsley is an English given name derived from two Old English words: 'cyning' meaning 'king' and 'lēah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'. Therefore, it traditionally means 'king's meadow' or 'king's clearing'.

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Famous People

Kingsley Amis (1922-1995)

Novelist and Poet

  • Won the Booker Prize for his novel 'The Old Devils'
  • Known for satirical and humorous writing style

Kingsley Coman (1996-)

Footballer

  • Plays as a winger for Bayern Munich and the France national team
  • Won multiple Bundesliga titles and Champions League

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