English Explanatory Dictionary

Kylie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage; variant forms Khylie, Kilee, Kileigh, Kiley, Kylee, Kyleigh, Kyley, Kyly.
noun
  1. A boomerang.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaɪ.li/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Kylie.wav en-au-kylie.ogg

Word forms

Kylie Kylies kiley kyley

Etymology

Uncertain, possibly from kylie (“boomerang”). Originally popular in Australia, the name has gained popularity elsewhere in the English-speaking world due to the fame of Kylie Minogue. Unrelated to Kyle, though often seen as its feminine equivalent.

Derived words

Ky
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