"Kylie" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkaɪli/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Kylie.wav [Southern-England] Forms: Kylies [plural]
Rhymes: -aɪli Etymology: 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. Etymology templates: {{m|en|kylie||boomerang}} kylie (“boomerang”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Kylie (plural Kylies)
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Wikipedia link: Kylie Minogue Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Kylee, Kyleigh Derived forms: Ky Related terms: Kyle
    Sense id: en-Kylie-en-name-xZQJj1rp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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