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Huw

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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."
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_____ Edwards was a long-serving BBC news presenter.

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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