Kelvin

Meaning

Synonyms

William Thompson

First Baron Kelvin

Kelvin temperature

degree Kelvin

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɛlvɪn/
Etymology

In summary

Of Celtic/Scottish Gaelic origin, possibly from caol (“narrow”) or coille (“wooded”) + abhainn (“river”). The surname is derived from the river. The surname was also possibly influenced by Calvert (Middle English calfhirde).

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