The Maltese version of the name Bradley. As described on Wikipedia, "Bradley is an English given name derived from a placename meaning 'broad wood' or 'broad meadow' in Old English. The given name Brad is often a diminutive of Bradley. Like many English given names, Bradley can also be used as a surname." The name ħobżli is composed of 'ħobż' ('br(e)ad' in Maltese) and '-li' ('-ley' written in Maltese, as pronounced). The choice to write it with a lowercase 'ħ' represents informality, and it also defies the conventions related to writing given names.
by lingwini September 04, 2023