Alwyn

Alwyn Meaning & Origin

About Alwyn
The name Alwyn is of Old English origin and is derived from the elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "wine" meaning "friend." Therefore, the name Alwyn carries the meaning of "elf friend" or "friend of the elves." It is a name that suggests a connection to the supernatural or mythical realm, symbolizing a person who is friendly, kind, and perhaps possesses a touch of magic or otherworldly qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alwyn are male.

Alwyn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -38.24% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L W IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈælwɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alwyn in Braille

Here's how to represent Alwyn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alwyn in braille

How to Spell the Name Alwyn in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alwyn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alwyn in sign language

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