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Llewellyn

luh-WEH-lihn

Llewellyn (name) means a masculine given name of Welsh origin, also used as a surname. Example: “Llewellyn was the name of several medieval Welsh princes.”

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A masculine given name of Welsh origin, also used as a surname.
"Llewellyn was the name of several medieval Welsh princes."
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_____ was the name of several medieval Welsh princes.

Etymology

From Welsh Llywelyn.

Origin: Welsh

Frequently asked questions

What does “Llewellyn” mean?

The word “Llewellyn” means a masculine given name of Welsh origin, also used as a surname.

How do you pronounce “Llewellyn”?

“Llewellyn” is pronounced luh-WEH-lihn (/ləˈwɛlɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Llewellyn” in a sentence?

Here is “Llewellyn” used in a sentence: “Llewellyn was the name of several medieval Welsh princes.”

What part of speech is “Llewellyn”?

“Llewellyn” is a name.

Where does the word “Llewellyn” come from?

The word “Llewellyn” comes from Welsh.

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