Save Type Settlement Usage English Pronounced Pron. KIM-bər-lee [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links City in South Africa that was named after John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley (1826-1902). His title was taken from the name of the town of Kimberley 1 in Norfolk. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Given Name DescendantsAmberly, Emberly, Kimberlee, Kimberley, Kimberly, Kimberleigh(English)