Ashley
Ashley (name) means a given name, used for both men and women, originally taken from an English surname and place name. Example: “Ashley started a new job in marketing this spring.”
How to Use Ashley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common English first name and surname, originally the name of a place (a clearing full of ash trees).
In the US it usually reads as a girl's name; in the UK it's used for both boys and girls.
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Etymology
From Old English elements meaning "ash tree" and "clearing" — literally a clearing among ash trees.
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What does “Ashley” mean?
The word “Ashley” means a given name, used for both men and women, originally taken from an English surname and place name. In plain terms, a common English first name and surname, originally the name of a place (a clearing full of ash trees).
How do you pronounce “Ashley”?
“Ashley” is pronounced ASH-lee (/ˈæʃli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ashley” in a sentence?
Here is “Ashley” used in a sentence: “Ashley started a new job in marketing this spring.”
What part of speech is “Ashley”?
“Ashley” is a name.
Where does the word “Ashley” come from?
The word “Ashley” comes from Old English. From Old English elements meaning "ash tree" and "clearing" — literally a clearing among ash trees.
Is “Ashley” a common word?
“Ashley” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ashley” have?
“Ashley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a given name, used for both men and women, originally taken from an English surname and place name.
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