Llewelyn

Llewelyn Meaning & Origin

About Llewelyn
The name Llewelyn is of Welsh origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "llew" meaning "lion" and "gwyn" meaning "white" or "fair." Therefore, the name Llewelyn can be interpreted to mean "lion-like" or "lion of fairness." It is a masculine name that carries connotations of strength, courage, and nobility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Llewelyn are male.

Llewelyn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LLN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L40405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 IH0 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈluɪlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L445

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Llewelyn in Braille

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

The name Llewelyn in braille

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

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

The name Llewelyn in sign language

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