Wesley Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈwɛsɫi/

WES-lee

UK

/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: ওয়েসলি
• Russian: Уэсли
• Japanese: ウェズリー
• Vietnamese: Wesley
• Korean: 웨슬리
• Turkish: Wesley
• Urdu: ویسلی
• Indonesian: Wesley

Example Sentences

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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Did Wesley text you back yet?

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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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