Kingston

Kingston Meaning & Origin

About Kingston
The name Kingston is of English origin and has two possible meanings. Firstly, it is derived from the Old English words "cyning" meaning "king" and "tun" meaning "settlement," thus signifying a "king's settlement" or a place associated with royalty. Secondly, it can also be a locational surname referring to various places in England named Kingston, which were typically settlements near a river or a royal estate. Overall, the name Kingston carries connotations of regality, power, and a connection to historical English heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kingston are male.

Kingston Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.52% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNKSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K052305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 NG S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙͺΕ‹stΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNKSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kingston in Braille

Here's how to represent Kingston in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kingston in braille

How to Spell the Name Kingston in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kingston using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kingston in sign language

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