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How to Pronounce Kelvin

Kelvin / kehlvihn /

The name Kelvin is a Male name of English origin meaning "From the River C...". It is pronounced kehlvihn.

English Male

Kelvin is a English name meaning "From the River C...". 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'.

Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic kehlvihn
IPA kɛlvɪn

Say it as kehlvihn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Kelvin?
Kelvin is pronounced kehlvihn.
What is the correct pronunciation of Kelvin?
The correct pronunciation of Kelvin is kehlvihn (IPA: kɛlvɪn).
Is Kelvin a English name?
Yes, Kelvin is a English name meaning "From the River C...".

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