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Kenli
How to Pronounce Kenli
Pronounced KEN-lee /ˈkɛn.li/High
Meaning: A spelling of Kenley/Kenly — from the Old English, 'the king's meadow; the royal clearing' (cyning, 'king', + leah, 'meadow'); a place/surname-name; we note the placeLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Kenli is a spelling of Kenley/Kenly — from the Old English, 'the king's meadow; the royal clearing' (cyning, 'king', + leah, 'meadow'; a place/surname-name; we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'KEN-lee').
In the U.S. it appears as a -li girls' name. Rare, the-king's-meadow at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Kenli mean?
Kenli spells Kenley — English 'the king's meadow; the royal clearing'. We note the place.
How do you pronounce Kenli?
It's said KEN-lee /ˈkɛn.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kenli a boy or girl name?
Kenli is a girl's name here.
How popular is Kenli?
Kenli is a very rare name in the U.S.