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  kyle

  noun

  a narrow channel of water between two islands or between an island and the mainland; a strait or sound.
• Kyle
  Kyle

  noun

  a male or female given name.

kyle

¹ American  

[kahyl] / kaɪl /

noun

Scot.

1. a narrow channel of water between two islands or between an island and the mainland; a strait or sound.

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Kyle ² American  

[kahyl] / kaɪl /

noun

1. a male or female given name.

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kyle British  

/ kaɪl /

noun

1. (esp in place names) a narrow strait or channel

   Kyle of Lochalsh

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Etymology

Origin of kyle

1540–50; < Scots Gaelic caoil (genitive of caol ) strait, sound (noun use of caol narrow)

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"O Colum of Iona-Isle, And ye who dwell in God's quiet place, Before I crossed your narrow kyle I looked in Heaven upon Christ's face."

From Christmas in Legend and Story A Book for Boys and Girls by Elva S. Smith

Kyle says it is about trying to deliver content those fans still want to engage with.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

"Haaland was a massive winner from the World Cup," says Kyle.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

In a world free of geopolitics, "the Manus story would be a simple story of an incredible AI startup getting rewarded with a big exit", Kyle Chan from the Brookings Institution told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

Acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said the notifications for new substances are mandatory, but it was unclear how the government will enforce the requirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Kyle high-fived his way up the bus aisle to his usual seat, next to Akimi.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein