81%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈæv.ə.ˌlɑn/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of the island paradise to which King Arthur was brought after his death. The name of this island is perhaps related to Welsh afal meaning "apple", a fruit that was often linked with paradise. People think this name isRate·Details classic formal upper class natural wholesome strong refined strange complex serious Categories apples, Arthurian legend, child actors, food, fruits, islands, nature, place names, rare English, Shining characters, song titles, sweets, trees, uncertain etymology, Winx Club characters