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Kindness

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Pronounced KIND-nus /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/Medium

Meaning: The English word Kindness used as a name -- the quality of being warm, gentle, and caring. A modern virtue name in the tradition of Grace and Mercy.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle virtue name: Kindness means exactly what it says (said 'KIND-nus'). Warm and rare.

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MeaningThe English word Kindness used as a name -- the quality of being warm, gentle, and caring. A modern virtue name in the tradition of Grace and Mercy.

U.S. rank (2023)#14331

2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Kindness is an English virtue-word name, naming the quality of being warm and caring. It sits alongside Grace and Mercy as a modern virtue pick -- rare in the U.S. (said 'KIND-nus').

It appears only very rarely in recent U.S. data. Extremely rare, gentle, and meaningful.

Did you know? Kindness is the English virtue word turned name -- warmth, gentleness, and care -- in the tradition of Grace, Mercy, and Hope, which we note plainly (said 'KIND-nus').

Overall data confidence 42%

References -- Kindness — Virtue word name -- stated plainly. audio_use_respelling false.

Variations

KindnesKyndnessKindnyss

Nicknames

KindyKin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kindness mean?

Kindness is the English virtue word used as a name -- warmth, gentleness, and care.

How do you pronounce Kindness?

It's said KIND-nus /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kindness a boy or girl name?

Kindness is a girl's name.

How popular is Kindness?

Kindness is an extremely rare name in the U.S.