A narrow sea channel or arm of the sea in Scotland.
"The small fishing boat navigated the treacherous waters of Kyle Lorn, a narrow sea channel on the west coast of Scotland."
"Kyle arrived at the party late because he was stuck in traffic."
Usage: Kyle refers specifically to a narrow inlet on the west coast of Scotland, such as Kyle of Lochalsh. Do not use this term for any other type of waterway outside that region.
A habitational surname, from Scottish Gaelic.
"Kyle is a common habitational surname in Scotland derived from Gaelic words meaning narrow mouth or strait."
The name Kyle comes from Scottish and Northern Irish locations that were named after the Gaelic word caol, meaning "narrow." This term was used to describe a narrow inlet or strait of water.