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Wesley
WEHS-lee
Wesley (name) means a masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "west meadow", also the surname of Methodism founder John Wesley. Example: “John Wesley founded the Methodist movement in the eighteenth century.”
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A masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "west meadow", also the surname of Methodism founder John Wesley.
"John Wesley founded the Methodist movement in the eighteenth century."
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Etymology
Taken from several places in England, the name comes from Old English west ("west") and lēah ("wood, clearing") — equivalent to west + -ley ("lea").
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What does “Wesley” mean?
The word “Wesley” means a masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "west meadow", also the surname of Methodism founder John Wesley.
How do you pronounce “Wesley”?
“Wesley” is pronounced WEHS-lee (/ˈwɛsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wesley” in a sentence?
Here is “Wesley” used in a sentence: “John Wesley founded the Methodist movement in the eighteenth century.”
What part of speech is “Wesley”?
“Wesley” is a name.
Is “Wesley” a common word?
“Wesley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Wesley used as both a first name and a surname?
Yes, Wesley functions as both a given name and a surname in English, and its association with John Wesley has made it a recognizable name tied to the Methodist religious movement.
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