Boy name
Kelvin name meaning
“the River Kelvin”
Kelvin is a masculine name referring to the River Kelvin, taken from the Scottish surname Kelvin. The surname itself comes from the river’s name, giving the given name a geographical source. The original meaning of the river name is uncertain, beyond this connection to the river.
What does Kelvin mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kelvin
From the Scottish surname Kelvin, taken from the River Kelvin. The river name's original meaning is uncertain.
Name combinations with Kelvin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kelvin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Jun: the month of June
- Suwanda: of beautiful appearance
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Meaning of each word
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Prawiro: brave one, valiant hero
- Mangaraja: king, ruler
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Kelvin Aprilianto
Meaning of each word
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Aprilianto: associated with April
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Meaning of each word
- Rajendra: king among kings
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Kelvin Hardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
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Meaning of each word
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Suwiryo: good or excellent strength
- Dadi: becoming, coming into being
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How to pronounce Kelvin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦭ꧀ꦮ꦳ꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮨᮜ᮪ᮗᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Kelvin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kelvin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kelvin ranks #2,879 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kelvin
Names with related meanings
- Rio♂A river
- Jafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Djafar♂Watercourse, small stream
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Jakfar♂Stream, small river
- Kautsar♂An abundant gift of goodness
- Jaafar♂Small river, stream of water
- Reva♂♀Moving or flowing
- Sindu♂River or ocean
- Irawadi♂The Irrawaddy River
- Jordan♂That which flows down
- Nahrawi♂Associated with a river
Famous people named Kelvin
- Kelvin Anggara · b. 1990
- Kelvin Sanjaya · b. 2000
- Kelvin Raya Ketaren · b. 1999
FAQ about the name Kelvin
What is the meaning of Kelvin?
Kelvin means the River Kelvin. From the Scottish surname Kelvin, taken from the River Kelvin. The river name's original meaning is uncertain.
Is Kelvin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kelvin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kelvin?
Kelvin is of European origin.
How many syllables does Kelvin have?
Kelvin has 2 syllables (Kel-vin) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kelvin?
Kelvin ranks #2,879 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kelvin?
Some ideas: Kelvin Jun Suwanda; Kelvin Prawiro Mangaraja; Kelvin Aprilianto.
Famous people named Kelvin?
Notable people named Kelvin include Kelvin Anggara, Kelvin Sanjaya, Kelvin Raya Ketaren.
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