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    Westley

    WEST-lee

    English
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Western meadow
    Origin
    English
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Westley does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Western meadow", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Westley.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1980s (0.006% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Westley is the green pasture — God's provision of rest and soul-restoration in the meadow of His presence.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Psalm 23:2

      "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters."

    • Psalm 23:3

      "He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."

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