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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Most individuals with the name Kingston are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.52% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Kingston in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.