Lesley
/ⱢEHSⱢEE/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Lesley is a English name meaning "Holly Garden". It originates from United Arab Emirates, BE, BG, Bahrain, BO. The etymology is uncertain. Some sources suggest it is derived from a Scottish place name, Leslie, which may be of Gaelic origin but the meaning of that place name is also debated.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ⱢEHSⱢEE
IPA ˈɫɛsɫi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ⱢEHSⱢEE. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lesley
- · Lesley Gore - Singer
- · Lesley Manville - Actress
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