Stanley Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈstænɫi/

STAN-lee

UK

/ˈstænli/

STAN-lee

Definition

A male given name used in English. It refers to a person's name, not a general object or action.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized: 'Stanley'. In sentences, it behaves like other personal names and can be used for calling someone, identifying someone, or talking about them.

• Spanish: Stanley (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Stanley (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Stanley (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 斯坦利（人名）
• Chinese (Traditional): 史丹利（人名）
• Hindi: स्टैनली (व्यक्तिनाम)
• Arabic: ستانلي (اسم علم)
• Bengali: স্ট্যানলি
• Russian: Стэнли
• Japanese: スタンリー
• Vietnamese: Stanley
• Korean: 스탠리
• Turkish: Stanley
• Urdu: اسٹینلی
• Indonesian: Stanley

Example Sentences

Stanley is my new classmate.

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I saw Stanley at the store.

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Stanley likes soccer.

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Have you talked to Stanley about the plan yet?

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Stanley said he'd be a little late.

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If you need help, ask Stanley—he knows how this works.

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