shirley
word
/ˈʃɝɫi/
SHUR-lee
/ˈʃɜːli/
SHUR-lee
Definition
A female given name used in English. It is used to refer to a person named Shirley.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is capitalized as 'Shirley'. It is mainly a personal name, not a common vocabulary word, so learners mostly need it for identifying or addressing someone.
Spanish: Shirley (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Shirley (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Shirley (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 雪莉（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 雪莉（人名）Hindi: शर्ली (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: شيرلي (اسم علم)Bengali: শার্লিRussian: ШирлиJapanese: シャーリーVietnamese: ShirleyKorean: 셜리Turkish: ShirleyUrdu: شرلیIndonesian: Shirley
Example Sentences
My teacher is Shirley.
basic
Shirley lives next door.
basic
I saw Shirley at the store.
basic
Have you talked to Shirley about the plan yet?
natural
Shirley said she'd call me later tonight.
natural
I always mix up Shirley and Sharon because their names sound similar.
natural