Shirley
/sherːrlee/ English Unisex 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Shirley is a English name meaning "Bright meadow". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. Old English scir + leah
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Syllables 2
Phonetic sherːrlee
IPA ʃɜːɹli
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as sherːrlee. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Shirley
- · Shirley Povich - American Sports Columnist
- · Shirley Booth - American Actress
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