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Rowley
ROW-lee
Rowley (name) means an English surname derived from a place name meaning "rough clearing.". Example: “The Rowley family has lived in the village for generations.”
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An English surname derived from a place name meaning "rough clearing."
"The Rowley family has lived in the village for generations."
How to use Rowley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English surname and the name of several small towns and villages.
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Etymology
From Old English ruh ("rough") + leah ("clearing, wood").
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What does “Rowley” mean?
The word “Rowley” means an English surname derived from a place name meaning "rough clearing.". In plain terms, an English surname and the name of several small towns and villages.
How do you pronounce “Rowley”?
“Rowley” is pronounced ROW-lee (/ˈɹaʊli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rowley” in a sentence?
Here is “Rowley” used in a sentence: “The Rowley family has lived in the village for generations.”
What part of speech is “Rowley”?
“Rowley” is a name.
Where does the word “Rowley” come from?
The word “Rowley” comes from Old English. From Old English ruh ("rough") + leah ("clearing, wood").
