North Kilworth
village · Leicestershire
Old EnglishAI-generated
North Kilworth is a village named for its northern position relative to another Kilworth, with 'Kilworth' meaning 'Cyneheard's farmstead'. The name combines Old English directional and Old English personal/settlement elements.
Word origins
- North
- Old Englishnorthern(from norþ "north")
- Kilworth
- Old EnglishCyneheard's farmstead(from Cynehēardes worþ "Cyneheard's enclosure/farmstead")
Historical forms
North Kilwurthe