Presley
From a place name meaning "priest's clearing" or "priest's meadow" in Old English.
Meaning and origin
Presley derives from an English surname originally created from a place name, combining Old English preost (priest) and leah (clearing or meadow).
How to pronounce Presley
| English (US) | PREZ-lee /ˈprɛzli/ |
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