Hanley - Last Names

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Hanley

/ˈhænli/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the meadow clearing or high wood

Represents a connection to land and ancestry, symbolizing rootedness and heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging to one's origins.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'hām' meaning home or settlement, and 'lēah' meaning woodland or clearing; originally denoted someone who lived near a homestead in a wooded clearing.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Hanley is an English surname rooted in place names, commonly found in Britis

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