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Manley

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Name — A surname, and the name of several small towns and villages in England and the United States.

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Etymology

As an English surname, it comes from Old English mæne (“common, shared”) plus lēah (“woodland”), equivalent to mean plus -ley (“lea”). It is also found as an English surname derived from the adjective manly (“brave, manly”). As an Irish surname, it is an anglicization of Ó Máinle (“descendant of Máinle”) — see Malley....

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Manley” mean?
The word “Manley” means a surname, and the name of several small towns and villages in England and the United States.
How do you use “Manley” in a sentence?
Here is “Manley” used in a sentence: “The Manley family moved to the village generations ago.”
What part of speech is “Manley”?
“Manley” is a name.

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