Marley

Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English (Modern)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɑɹ.li/(American English) /ˈmɑː.li/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was taken from a place name meaning either "pleasant wood", "boundary wood" or "marten wood" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the Jamaican musician Bob Marley (1945-1981).

Related Names

RootMarley (surname)
VariantsMarlee, Marly

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Entry updated December 1, 2024