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The meaning and history of the name King.


KING: From Old English cyning, originally a nickname for someone who either acted in a kingly manner or who worked for or was otherwise associated with a king.

Usage: English
Famous People: Stephen Kingwiki (Writer, 1947, United States), King Ludwig II of Bavariawiki (Politician, 1845, Germany), Nat King Colewiki (Musician, 1919, United States), Saul the Kingwiki (Religious Figure, -1079, Jordan), B.B. Kingwiki (Musician, 1925, United States), Larry Kingwiki (Presenter, 1933, United States), Billie Jean Kingwiki (Tennis Player, 1943, United States), Henry the Young Kingwiki (Politician, 1155, United Kingdom), Wenceslaus, King of the Romanswiki (Politician, 1361, Germany), King Scorpionwiki (Politician, -3500, Unknown)