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Ashley

A male given name transferred from the surname.

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Origin: English
Root meaning: “ash tree”
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæʃli/, [ˈæʃlɪi̯]

Etymology

From Old English *Æsċlēah, composed of æsċ (“ash tree”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”). Equivalent to Ash + -ley.

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What does the name Ashley mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname. Its root means "ash tree".

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