Selwyn

Selwyn Meaning & Origin

About Selwyn
The name Selwyn is of English origin and has Old English roots. It is derived from the elements "sæl," meaning "hall" or "manor," and "wine," meaning "friend" or "friendship." Therefore, the name Selwyn can be interpreted to mean "friend of the hall" or "friend of the manor." It carries connotations of sociability, companionship, and a connection to a noble or prestigious place.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Selwyn are male.

Selwyn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L W IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlwɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selwyn in Braille

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

The name Selwyn in braille

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

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

The name Selwyn in sign language

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