Burley

Burley Meaning & Origin

About Burley
The name "Burley" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold," suggesting a person who is protective and resilient. Alternatively, it can be derived from the Old English word "bur" meaning "dweller by the meadow," indicating someone who lives near a meadow or has a connection to nature. Overall, the name "Burley" conveys strength, protection, and a connection to the natural world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Burley are male.

Burley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ™rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burley in Braille

Here's how to represent Burley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Burley in braille

How to Spell the Name Burley in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Burley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Burley in sign language

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