Kelvin
See also: kelvin
English
editEtymology
editOf 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).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editKelvin
- A river which flows through East Dunbartonshire council area and Glasgow council area, Scotland, to the River Clyde.
- A surname from Scottish Gaelic.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of rather rare usage.
Derived terms
editNoun
editKelvin (plural Kelvins)
- Alternative letter-case form of kelvin
References
edit- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Kelvin”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 291.
- Napier, J. (1873). Notes and Reminiscences Relating to Partick. United Kingdom: Hugh Hopkins, p. 10
Cebuano
editEtymology
editProper noun
editKelvin
- a male given name from English [in turn from Old English]
German
editEtymology
editNamed after Irish-born Scottish physicist William Thomson, Lord Kelvin. For the surname see Kelvin.
Pronunciation
editAudio: (file)
Noun
editKelvin n (strong, genitive Kelvins, plural Kelvin)
- kelvin (unit)
- 0 Grad Celsius sind 273,15 Kelvin ― 0°C are 273,15 K
Usage notes
editThere is no word "Grad" when using the Kelvin temperature.
Declension
editDeclension of Kelvin [neuter, strong]
Further reading
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- en:Rivers in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
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