Wesley

English

Etymology

Several places in England, from Old English west (“west”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈwɛsli/, /ˈwɛzli/
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Proper noun

Wesley

  1. A habitational surname​.
  2. John Wesley, founder of Methodism.
  3. A male given name, transferred from the surname since the 18th century, today often without any religious connotations.

Derived terms
  • (pet form of the given name): Wes
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