diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/beacon/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/beacon/README.rst
index f234826e3fa..06e8d7e765a 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/beacon/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/beacon/README.rst
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/broadcaster/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/broadcaster/README.rst
index 943e3687cc4..72e395d347a 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/broadcaster/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/broadcaster/README.rst
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/bthome_sensor_template/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/bthome_sensor_template/README.rst
index a8a8547bca5..94f438bd0fa 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/bthome_sensor_template/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/bthome_sensor_template/README.rst
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ This code sample provides a template for implementing a `BTHome <https://bthome.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 * A BTHome compatible listener, for example `Home Assistant <https://www.home-assistant.io/>`_ with the BTHome integration running.
 
 Building and Running
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/central/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/central/README.rst
index 02abc661cc2..ceb9710bdd4 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/central/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/central/README.rst
@@ -2,20 +2,20 @@
    :name: Central
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Implement basic BLE Central role functionality (scanning and connecting).
+   Implement basic Bluetooth LE Central role functionality (scanning and connecting).
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-Application demonstrating very basic BLE Central role functionality by scanning
-for other BLE devices and establishing a connection to the first one with a
+Application demonstrating very basic Bluetooth LE Central role functionality by scanning
+for other Bluetooth LE devices and establishing a connection to the first one with a
 strong enough signal.
 
 Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/central_gatt_write/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/central_gatt_write/README.rst
index 15ed0149a40..37ac2da26d8 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/central_gatt_write/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/central_gatt_write/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Central / GATT Write
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Scan for a BLE device, connect to it and write a value to a characteristic.
+   Scan for a Bluetooth LE device, connect to it and write a value to a characteristic.
 
 Overview
 ********
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/central_hr/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/central_hr/README.rst
index 7ff6faf2ed0..af3d1be3e12 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/central_hr/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/central_hr/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Heart-rate Monitor (Central)
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Connect to a BLE heart-rate monitor and read heart-rate measurements.
+   Connect to a Bluetooth LE heart-rate monitor and read heart-rate measurements.
 
 Overview
 ********
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/central_ht/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/central_ht/README.rst
index 6d95d2511a9..8c81e5aa80c 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/central_ht/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/central_ht/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Health Thermometer (Central)
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Connect to a BLE health thermometer sensor and read temperature measurements.
+   Connect to a Bluetooth LE health thermometer sensor and read temperature measurements.
 
 Overview
 ********
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/central_multilink/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/central_multilink/README.rst
index 76b1f7f48e3..dcabb8785fc 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/central_multilink/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/central_multilink/README.rst
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 Overview
 ********
 
-Application demonstrating BLE Central role functionality by scanning for other
+Application demonstrating Bluetooth LE Central role functionality by scanning for other
 BLE devices and establishing connection to up to 62 peripherals with a strong
 enough signal.
 
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/central_otc/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/central_otc/README.rst
index 2d3c5590814..18b4443c949 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/central_otc/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/central_otc/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Central OTC
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Connect to a BLE peripheral that supports the Object Transfer Service (OTS)
+   Connect to a Bluetooth LE peripheral that supports the Object Transfer Service (OTS)
 
 Overview
 ********
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ to read data, and to calculate checksum of selected objects.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support and 4 buttons.
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support and 4 buttons.
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/central_past/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/central_past/README.rst
index 036e5e1715d..a39b1a3370c 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/central_past/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/central_past/README.rst
@@ -7,13 +7,13 @@
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Periodic Advertising Sync Transfer
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising Sync Transfer
 functionality as the sender.
 
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE 5.1 support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE 5.1 support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/direct_adv/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/direct_adv/README.rst
index e4a423497cc..adc3a14ccab 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/direct_adv/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/direct_adv/README.rst
@@ -7,21 +7,21 @@
 Overview
 ********
 
-Application demonstrating the BLE Direct Advertising capability. If no device is bonded
+Application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Direct Advertising capability. If no device is bonded
 to the peripheral, casual advertising will be performed. Once bonded, on every subsequent
 boot direct advertising to the bonded central will be performed. Additionally this sample
-provides two BLE characteristics. To perform write, devices need to be bonded, while read
+provides two Bluetooth LE characteristics. To perform write, devices need to be bonded, while read
 can be done just after connection (no bonding required).
 
 Please note that direct advertising towards iOS based devices is not allowed.
-For more information about designing BLE devices for Apple products refer to
+For more information about designing Bluetooth LE devices for Apple products refer to
 "Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Devices".
 
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
-* Second BLE device acting as a central with enabled privacy. For example another Zephyr board
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
+* Second Bluetooth LE device acting as a central with enabled privacy. For example another Zephyr board
   or any modern smartphone
 
 Building and Running
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_central/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_central/README.rst
index fe160c8e52d..e6ce68d0352 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_central/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_central/README.rst
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
    :name: Direction Finding Central
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Connect to a BLE Direction Finding peripheral and request Constant Tone Extension.
+   Connect to a Bluetooth LE Direction Finding peripheral and request Constant Tone Extension.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Direction Finding CTE reception in
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Direction Finding CTE reception in
 connected mode by requesting transmission of a packet containing Constant
 Tone Extension by connected peer device.
 
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_connectionless_rx/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_connectionless_rx/README.rst
index 8ef53055684..691e3f7e4eb 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_connectionless_rx/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_connectionless_rx/README.rst
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
    :name: Direction Finding Periodic Advertising Locator
    :relevant-api: bt_gap bluetooth
 
-   Implement BLE Direction Finding CTE Locator functionality.
+   Implement Bluetooth LE Direction Finding CTE Locator functionality.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Direction Finding CTE Locator
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Direction Finding CTE Locator
 functionality by receiving and sampling sending Constant Tone Extension with
 periodic advertising PDUs.
 
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_connectionless_tx/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_connectionless_tx/README.rst
index ab21f4871ca..004c5099962 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_connectionless_tx/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_connectionless_tx/README.rst
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
    :name: Direction Finding Periodic Advertising Beacon
    :relevant-api: bt_gap bluetooth
 
-   Implement BLE Direction Finding CTE Broadcaster functionality.
+   Implement Bluetooth LE Direction Finding CTE Broadcaster functionality.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Direction Finding CTE Broadcaster
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Direction Finding CTE Broadcaster
 functionality by sending Constant Tone Extension with periodic advertising PDUs.
 
 Requirements
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_peripheral/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_peripheral/README.rst
index ceb45eea7f2..a7eb3cdf398 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_peripheral/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/direction_finding_peripheral/README.rst
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
    :name: Direction Finding Peripheral
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Implement BLE Direction Finding peripheral transmitting CTE in connected mode.
+   Implement Bluetooth LE Direction Finding peripheral transmitting CTE in connected mode.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Direction Finding CTE transmission in
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Direction Finding CTE transmission in
 connected mode by response to a request received from connected peer device.
 
 Requirements
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/eddystone/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/eddystone/README.rst
index 0fcb82da0e8..d39c4cfdebb 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/eddystone/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/eddystone/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Eddystone
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Export an Eddystone Configuration Service as a BLE GATT service.
+   Export an Eddystone Configuration Service as a Bluetooth LE GATT service.
 
 Overview
 ********
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/encrypted_advertising/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/encrypted_advertising/README.rst
index 89fad4fe322..8079acb672b 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/encrypted_advertising/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/encrypted_advertising/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Encrypted Advertising
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Use the BLE encrypted advertising feature.
+   Use the Bluetooth LE encrypted advertising feature.
 
 Overview
 ********
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/extended_adv/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/extended_adv/README.rst
index 6909aa32a09..a88244642eb 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/extended_adv/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/extended_adv/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Extended Advertising
    :relevant-api: bluetooth
 
-   Use the BLE extended advertising feature.
+   Use the Bluetooth LE extended advertising feature.
 
 Overview
 ********
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/hci_pwr_ctrl/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/hci_pwr_ctrl/README.rst
index 4ce16c5d944..b902b07534e 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/hci_pwr_ctrl/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/hci_pwr_ctrl/README.rst
@@ -2,13 +2,13 @@
    :name: HCI Power Control
    :relevant-api: bt_hrs bluetooth
 
-   Dynamically control the Tx power of a BLE Controller using HCI vendor-specific commands.
+   Dynamically control the Tx power of a Bluetooth LE Controller using HCI vendor-specific commands.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
 This sample application demonstrates the dynamic Tx power control over the LL
-of the BLE controller via Zephyr HCI VS commands. The application implements a
+of the Bluetooth LE controller via Zephyr HCI VS commands. The application implements a
 peripheral advertising with varying Tx power. The initial advertiser TX power
 for the first 5s of the application is the Kconfig set default TX power. Then,
 the TX power variation of the advertiser is a repeatedly descending staircase
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 * A central device & monitor (e.g. nRF Connect) to check the RSSI values
   obtained from the peripheral.
 
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart/README.rst
index 83f7aecebed..e671927095a 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart/README.rst
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ using the H:4 HCI transport protocol (requires HW flow control from the UART).
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Default UART settings
 *********************
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ Using the controller with emulators and BlueZ
 
 The instructions below show how to use a Nordic nRF5x device as a Zephyr BLE
 controller and expose it to Linux's BlueZ. This can be very useful for testing
-the Zephyr Link Layer with the BlueZ Host. The Zephyr BLE controller can also
-provide a modern BLE 5.0 controller to a Linux-based machine for native
+the Zephyr Link Layer with the BlueZ Host. The Zephyr Bluetooth LE controller can also
+provide a modern Bluetooth LE 5.0 controller to a Linux-based machine for native
 BLE support or QEMU-based development.
 
 First, make sure you have a recent BlueZ version installed by following the
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ Then attach RTT as described here: :ref:`Using Segger J-Link <Using Segger J-Lin
 Support for the Direction Finding
 =================================
 
-The sample can be built with the support for the BLE Direction Finding.
+The sample can be built with the support for the Bluetooth LE Direction Finding.
 To enable this feature build this sample for specific board variants that provide
 required hardware configuration for the Radio.
 
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart_3wire/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart_3wire/README.rst
index 5ecff04beab..f4a809be2a1 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart_3wire/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart_3wire/README.rst
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ using the H:5 HCI transport protocol.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Default UART settings
 *********************
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ Using the controller with emulators and BlueZ
 
 The instructions below show how to use a Nordic nRF5x device as a Zephyr BLE
 controller and expose it to Linux's BlueZ. This can be very useful for testing
-the Zephyr Link Layer with the BlueZ Host. The Zephyr BLE controller can also
-provide a modern BLE 5.0 controller to a Linux-based machine for native
+the Zephyr Link Layer with the BlueZ Host. The Zephyr Bluetooth LE controller can also
+provide a modern Bluetooth LE 5.0 controller to a Linux-based machine for native
 BLE support or QEMU-based development.
 
 First, make sure you have a recent BlueZ version installed by following the
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ Then attach RTT as described here: :ref:`Using Segger J-Link <Using Segger J-Lin
 Support for the Direction Finding
 =================================
 
-The sample can be built with the support for the BLE Direction Finding.
+The sample can be built with the support for the Bluetooth LE Direction Finding.
 To enable this feature build this sample for specific board variants that provide
 required hardware configuration for the Radio.
 
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart_async/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart_async/README.rst
index 38753ed908b..6dca7b85ecc 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart_async/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/hci_uart_async/README.rst
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ of the HCI UART sample may be different.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Default UART settings
 *********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/hci_usb/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/hci_usb/README.rst
index 676af270155..3d88357513a 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/hci_usb/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/hci_usb/README.rst
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Overview
 ********
 
 Make a USB Bluetooth dongle out of Zephyr. Requires USB device support from the
-board it runs on (e.g. :ref:`nrf52840dk_nrf52840` supports both BLE and USB).
+board it runs on (e.g. :ref:`nrf52840dk_nrf52840` supports both Bluetooth LE and USB).
 
 Requirements
 ************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/hci_usb_h4/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/hci_usb_h4/README.rst
index 6043437622e..8126c2adf9a 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/hci_usb_h4/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/hci_usb_h4/README.rst
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Overview
 ********
 
 Make a USB H4 Bluetooth dongle out of Zephyr. Requires USB device support from
-the board it runs on (e.g. :ref:`nrf52840dk_nrf52840` supports both BLE and
+the board it runs on (e.g. :ref:`nrf52840dk_nrf52840` supports both Bluetooth LE and
 USB).
 
 Requirements
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/hci_vs_scan_req/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/hci_vs_scan_req/README.rst
index 54d8064fd4a..9c4d3281dc8 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/hci_vs_scan_req/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/hci_vs_scan_req/README.rst
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ connection can also be added, depending on configuration choices.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 * A central device & monitor (e.g. nRF Connect) to check the advertiments and
   send scan requests.
 
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/iso_peripheral/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/iso_peripheral/README.rst
index d205178ef0c..f9f0d874add 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/iso_peripheral/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/iso_peripheral/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: ISO (Peripheral)
    :relevant-api: bt_bas bluetooth
 
-   Implement a BLE Peripheral that uses isochronous channels.
+   Implement a Bluetooth LE Peripheral that uses isochronous channels.
 
 Overview
 ********
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/iso_receive/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/iso_receive/README.rst
index 7cdfd80c53c..b93db57b92b 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/iso_receive/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/iso_receive/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Synchronized Receiver
    :relevant-api: bt_iso bluetooth
 
-   Use BLE Synchronized Receiver functionality.
+   Use Bluetooth LE Synchronized Receiver functionality.
 
 Overview
 ********
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/mesh/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/mesh/README.rst
index 323a6277c07..99514c9e606 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/mesh/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/mesh/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Mesh
    :relevant-api: bt_mesh bluetooth
 
-   Use basic BLE Mesh functionality.
+   Use basic Bluetooth LE Mesh functionality.
 
 Overview
 ********
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv/README.rst
index 6bf0a736a71..4613abff7be 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv/README.rst
@@ -2,17 +2,17 @@
    :name: Periodic Advertising
    :relevant-api: bt_gap bluetooth
 
-   Use BLE Periodic Advertising functionality.
+   Use Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising functionality.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Periodic Advertising functionality.
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising functionality.
 
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv_conn/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv_conn/README.rst
index 00f3c26af83..5b968f19c40 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv_conn/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv_conn/README.rst
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ wait for disconnect before connecting to another synced device.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 * A controller that supports the Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) - Advertiser feature
 
 Building and Running
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv_rsp/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv_rsp/README.rst
index 9d01b68003d..f9e2e6ded00 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv_rsp/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_adv_rsp/README.rst
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
    :name: Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) Advertiser
    :relevant-api: bt_gap bluetooth
 
-   Use BLE Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) Advertiser functionality.
+   Use Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) Advertiser functionality.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Periodic Advertising with
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising with
 Responses Advertiser functionality.
 
 This sample will scan for the corresponding sync sample and send the required
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ the assigned subevent and response slot.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 * A controller that supports the Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) - Advertiser feature
 
 Building and Running
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync/README.rst
index 0491989afb8..72fed008480 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync/README.rst
@@ -2,18 +2,18 @@
    :name: Periodic Advertising Synchronization
    :relevant-api: bt_gap bluetooth
 
-   Use BLE Periodic Advertising Synchronization functionality.
+   Use Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising Synchronization functionality.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Periodic Advertising Synchronization
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising Synchronization
 functionality.
 
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync_conn/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync_conn/README.rst
index 13950ace97f..510b01454c0 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync_conn/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync_conn/README.rst
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ for a new connection to be established.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 * A controller that supports the Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) - Scanner feature
 
 Building and Running
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync_rsp/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync_rsp/README.rst
index d7653b920cb..fceb640cca8 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync_rsp/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/periodic_sync_rsp/README.rst
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
    :name: Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) Synchronization
    :relevant-api: bt_gap bluetooth
 
-   Implement BLE Periodic Advertising with Responses Synchronization.
+   Implement Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising with Responses Synchronization.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Periodic Advertising with
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising with
 Responses Synchronization functionality.
 
 This sample will echo the data received in subevent indications back to the
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ advertiser concurrently.
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 * A controller that supports the Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) - Scanner feature
 
 Building and Running
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral/README.rst
index 2eb93a85074..33ec088d503 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral/README.rst
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
    :name: Peripheral
    :relevant-api: bt_gatt bluetooth
 
-   Implement basic BLE Peripheral role functionality (advertising and exposing GATT services).
+   Implement basic Bluetooth LE Peripheral role functionality (advertising and exposing GATT services).
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-Application demonstrating the BLE Peripheral role. It has several well-known and
+Application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Peripheral role. It has several well-known and
 vendor-specific GATT services that it exposes.
 
 
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_accept_list/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_accept_list/README.rst
index 7850b44a62a..a501dd382e5 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_accept_list/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_accept_list/README.rst
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 Overview
 ********
 
-This application demonstrates the BLE advertising accept filter list feature.
+This application demonstrates the Bluetooth LE advertising accept filter list feature.
 If no device is bonded to the peripheral, casual advertising will be performed.
 Once a device is bonded, on subsequent boots, connection requests will only be
 accepted if the central device is on the accept list. Additionally, scan response
@@ -15,15 +15,15 @@ data will only be sent to devices that are on the accept list. As a result, some
 BLE central devices (such as Android smartphones) might not display the device
 in the scan results if the central device is not on the accept list.
 
-This sample also provides two BLE characteristics. To perform a write, devices need
+This sample also provides two Bluetooth LE characteristics. To perform a write, devices need
 to be bonded, while a read can be done immediately after a connection
 (no bonding required).
 
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE support
-* Second BLE device acting as a central. For example another Zephyr board or smartphone
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
+* Second Bluetooth LE device acting as a central. For example another Zephyr board or smartphone
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_csc/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_csc/README.rst
index 7ac3ac49cf7..2dcbd143345 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_csc/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_csc/README.rst
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_dis/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_dis/README.rst
index e41cdcd1a08..3d30490009e 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_dis/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_dis/README.rst
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_esp/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_esp/README.rst
index 84dd727073a..e6fdc565040 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_esp/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_esp/README.rst
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_gatt_write/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_gatt_write/README.rst
index 57798a27b62..5d39f99f3dd 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_gatt_write/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_gatt_write/README.rst
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_hids/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_hids/README.rst
index a0b7a44f123..00c579957a4 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_hids/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_hids/README.rst
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_hr/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_hr/README.rst
index ca87849cec3..c1caa3d90b8 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_hr/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_hr/README.rst
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_ht/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_ht/README.rst
index 377f9e415fc..498b3d38a01 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_ht/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_ht/README.rst
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_identity/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_identity/README.rst
index c1ee414b8aa..bb56c48168f 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_identity/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_identity/README.rst
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_nus/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_nus/README.rst
index 18123d3a340..bf5be7126b3 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_nus/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_nus/README.rst
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_ots/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_ots/README.rst
index df826cb480f..1e26dfcf305 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_ots/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_ots/README.rst
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_past/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_past/README.rst
index 59bfcff3442..22190ebb2c3 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_past/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_past/README.rst
@@ -7,13 +7,13 @@
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating the BLE Periodic Advertising Synchronization
+A simple application demonstrating the Bluetooth LE Periodic Advertising Synchronization
 Transfer (PAST) functionality as the receiver.
 
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* A board with BLE 5.1 support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE 5.1 support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_sc_only/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_sc_only/README.rst
index 4e3c5bbf4aa..bbf73b748eb 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_sc_only/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/peripheral_sc_only/README.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
    :name: Peripheral SC-only
    :relevant-api: bt_conn bluetooth
 
-   Enable "Secure Connections Only" mode for a BLE peripheral.
+   Enable "Secure Connections Only" mode for a Bluetooth LE peripheral.
 
 Overview
 ********
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/scan_adv/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/scan_adv/README.rst
index 109aa18a664..7fbfc54f4c8 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/scan_adv/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/scan_adv/README.rst
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
    :name: Scan & Advertise
    :relevant-api: bt_gap bluetooth
 
-   Combine BLE Broadcaster & Observer roles to advertise and scan for devices simultaneously.
+   Combine Bluetooth LE Broadcaster & Observer roles to advertise and scan for devices simultaneously.
 
 Overview
 ********
 
-A simple application demonstrating combined BLE Broadcaster & Observer
+A simple application demonstrating combined Bluetooth LE Broadcaster & Observer
 role functionality. The application will periodically send out
 advertising packets with a manufacturer data element. The content of the
 data is a single byte indicating how many advertising packets the device
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Requirements
 ************
 
 * BlueZ running on the host, or
-* A board with BLE support
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
diff --git a/samples/bluetooth/st_ble_sensor/README.rst b/samples/bluetooth/st_ble_sensor/README.rst
index a4667c3be00..88257ed7f05 100644
--- a/samples/bluetooth/st_ble_sensor/README.rst
+++ b/samples/bluetooth/st_ble_sensor/README.rst
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 .. zephyr:code-sample:: bluetooth_st_ble_sensor
-   :name: ST BLE Sensor Demo
+   :name: ST Bluetooth LE Sensor Demo
    :relevant-api: bt_gatt bluetooth
 
    Export vendor-specific GATT services over BLE.
@@ -7,16 +7,16 @@
 Overview
 ********
 
-This application demonstrates BLE peripheral by exposing vendor-specific
+This application demonstrates Bluetooth LE peripheral by exposing vendor-specific
 GATT services. Currently only button notification and LED service are
-implemented. Other BLE sensor services can easily be added.
+implemented. Other Bluetooth LE sensor services can easily be added.
 See `BlueST protocol`_ document for details of how to add a new service.
 
 Requirements
 ************
 
-* `ST BLE Sensor Android app`_
-* A board with BLE support
+* `ST Bluetooth LE Sensor Android app`_
+* A board with Bluetooth LE support
 
 Building and Running
 ********************
@@ -24,14 +24,14 @@ Building and Running
 This sample can be found under :zephyr_file:`samples/bluetooth/st_ble_sensor` in the
 Zephyr tree.
 
-Open ST BLE Sensor app and click on "CONNECT TO A DEVICE" button to scan BLE devices.
+Open ST Bluetooth LE Sensor app and click on "CONNECT TO A DEVICE" button to scan Bluetooth LE devices.
 To connect click on the device shown in the Device List.
 After connected, tap LED image on Android to test LED service.
 Push SW0 button on embedded device to test button service.
 
 See :ref:`bluetooth samples section <bluetooth-samples>` for details.
 
-.. _ST BLE Sensor Android app:
+.. _ST Bluetooth LE Sensor Android app:
     https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.st.bluems
 
 .. _BlueST protocol: