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King

This name comes from the English vocabulary word king, ultimately derived from Old English cyning.

Quick answer

King is a boy name.

GenderBoy
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English vocabulary word king, ultimately derived from Old English cyning. This was also a surname, derived from the same source, a famous bearer being the American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968).

Notes and context

Usage: english