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Marley

MAH-lee

Marley (name) means a surname, and a given name transferred from it, widely associated with the reggae musician Bob Marley. Example: “They played a Marley album at the beach party.”

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A surname, and a given name transferred from it, widely associated with the reggae musician Bob Marley.
"They played a Marley album at the beach party."

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In plain EnglishA surname and first name, most famous today because of Bob Marley.

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Etymology

An English surname originally taken from a place name meaning "pleasant clearing" or "boundary clearing" in Old English.

Origin: Old English

Mar Marlee Marleigh Marly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Marley” mean?

The word “Marley” means a surname, and a given name transferred from it, widely associated with the reggae musician Bob Marley. In plain terms, a surname and first name, most famous today because of Bob Marley.

How do you pronounce “Marley”?

“Marley” is pronounced MAH-lee (/ˈmɑ(ɹ)li/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marley” in a sentence?

Here is “Marley” used in a sentence: “They played a Marley album at the beach party.”

What part of speech is “Marley”?

“Marley” is a name.

Where does the word “Marley” come from?

The word “Marley” comes from Old English. An English surname originally taken from a place name meaning "pleasant clearing" or "boundary clearing" in Old English.

Is “Marley” a common word?

“Marley” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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