Definitions for Stanley
ˈstæn liStan·ley

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1. Stanley, Francis Edgar Stanley(noun)

   United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

2. Stanley, Henry M. Stanley, Sir Henry Morton Stanley, John Rowlands(noun)

   Welsh journalist and explorer who led an expedition to Africa in search of David Livingstone and found him in Tanzania in 1871; he and Livingstone together tried to find the source of the Nile River (1841-1904)

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1. Stanley(ProperNoun)

   Any of several places, outside England named for persons with the surname.

   Etymology: From places in England, stan + leah.

2. Stanley(ProperNoun)

   transferred from the surname. Popular in early 20th century.

   Etymology: From places in England, stan + leah.

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1. Stanley

   Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands. It is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 2,115. Stanley is represented by five members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands, currently Jan Cheek, Barry Elsby, Dick Sawle, Gavin Short and Mike Summers.

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1. stanley

   Song lyrics by stanley -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by stanley on the Lyrics.com website.

How to pronounce Stanley?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Stanley in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stanley in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stanley in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Stanley in a Sentence

1. Jim Calhoun:

   ' Sticks' just couldn't ever get the break Stanley Robinson needed, but no matter what happened, Stanley Robinson always had a smile on Stanley Robinson face.

2. Tajinder Dhillon:

   Within financials, the industry that's been hit hardest is capital markets, those downward revisions have intensified over the last 90 days. Of the big 6 banks, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan have seen the biggest declines.

3. Alex Ovechkin:

   Get some beers, get some whatever and start celebrating, we are Stanley Cup champions. Washington Capitals baby!

4. James Neal:

   It's fresh there for us to grab a hold, and we ran with it, whether you have three Stanley Cups or your first time in the playoffs, everyone has something to prove.

5. Jim Calhoun:

   Most kids would have said,' Screw you,' stanley Robinson could have left in a heartbeat, but Stanley Robinson's unique.

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