Melvyn

Melvyn Meaning & Origin

About Melvyn
The name Melvyn is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh name Meilyr, meaning "ruler" or "prince." It is a masculine name that carries connotations of leadership, authority, and nobility. Melvyn is often associated with individuals who possess strong leadership qualities and have a natural ability to take charge and guide others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Melvyn are male.

Melvyn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -45.45% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛlvɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melvyn in Braille

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

The name Melvyn in braille

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

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

The name Melvyn in sign language

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