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Huw

hihw

Huw (name) means a Welsh male given name, equivalent to the English name Hugh. Example: “Huw Edwards was a long-serving BBC news presenter.”

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A Welsh male given name, equivalent to the English name Hugh.
"Huw Edwards was a long-serving BBC news presenter."

Word Forms

Huws plural

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Etymology

From Welsh Huw.

Origin: Welsh

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Huw” mean?

The word “Huw” means a Welsh male given name, equivalent to the English name Hugh.

How do you pronounce “Huw”?

“Huw” is pronounced hihw (/hɪw/ in IPA).

How do you use “Huw” in a sentence?

Here is “Huw” used in a sentence: “Huw Edwards was a long-serving BBC news presenter.”

What part of speech is “Huw”?

“Huw” is a name.

Where does the word “Huw” come from?

The word “Huw” comes from Welsh.

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