"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters."
Christian Name · English Origin
Westley Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Westley
boy
Westley means "Western meadow", a boy's name of English origin. The name Westley does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Westley is the green pasture — God's provision of rest and soul-restoration in the meadow of His presence.
Is Westley 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.
Pronunciation:/WEST-lee/
OriginEnglish
MeaningWestern meadow
What does Westley mean?
Westley is a boy name of English origin meaning "Western meadow". Westley evokes the meadow — a place of rest, provision, and beauty. 'He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.' The meadow is God's provision of peace in a frantic world, the place where the soul is restored.
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What does Westley mean in the Bible?
Westley means "Western meadow" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Westley evokes the meadow — a place of rest, provision, and beauty. 'He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.' The meadow is God's provision of peace in a frantic world, the place where the soul is restored.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Westley?
Westley is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Western meadow" — not because Scripture names anyone Westley.
"He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Westley?
Westley has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Westley?
Westley is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Westley?
Westley is the green pasture — God's provision of rest and soul-restoration in the meadow of His presence.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Westley?
You can read every verse where Westley appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.