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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Mercy, leniency
- Origin
- English (virtue name)
- Pronunciation
- KLEM-un-see
Clemency (KLEM-un-see) is an English virtue name that means mercy or leniency. It sits in the same family as names like Grace and Prudence, but it's far less common, so it feels familiar without being everywhere. Say it out loud as three soft syllables with the stress up front.
Meaning & Origin of Clemency
Meaning: Mercy, leniency.
Origin: English (virtue name).
How to Pronounce Clemency
KLEM-un-seeIPA /ˈklɛmənsi/
Popularity of Clemency
Clemency does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Clemency mean?
Mercy, leniency.
How do you pronounce Clemency?
Clemency is pronounced KLEM-un-see (IPA: /ˈklɛmənsi/).
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