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Kimberley 2

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Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. KIM-bər-lee
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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.

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Given Name DescendantsAmberly, Emberly, Kimberlee, Kimberley, Kimberly, Kimberleigh(English)
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Entry updated June 13, 2019

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