wesley
word
/ˈwɛsɫi/
WES-lee
/ˈwɛsli/
WES-lee
Definition
A male given name used in English. It refers to a person's name, not a common vocabulary word with a general meaning.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Wesley'. In speech and writing, it functions like other first names: 'Wesley is here', 'I called Wesley'. It is not translated, though spelling may be adapted across languages.
Spanish: Wesley (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Wesley (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Wesley (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 韦斯利（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 衛斯理（人名）Hindi: वेस्ली (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: ويسلي (اسم علم)Bengali: ওয়েসলিRussian: УэслиJapanese: ウェズリーVietnamese: WesleyKorean: 웨슬리Turkish: WesleyUrdu: ویسلیIndonesian: Wesley
Example Sentences
Did Wesley text you back yet?
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Wesley is my brother.
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I saw Wesley at school today.
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Wesley has a new job.
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I think Wesley would love this place.
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If you see Wesley, tell him I'm on my way.
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