Kelvin
/kehlvihn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Kelvin is a English name meaning "From the River C...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Scottish; From the River Kelvin in Glasgow, Scotland. The origin of the river name itself is uncertain but possibly derived from a Celtic root meaning 'narrow river'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic kehlvihn
IPA kɛlvɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kehlvihn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Kelvin
- · Lord Kelvin - Physicist
- · Calvin Klein - Fashion Designer
- · Kelvin Beachum - American Football Player
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