Ealhhun

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Gender Masculine
Usage Anglo-Saxon
Pronounced Pron. /ˈæ͜ɑlx.xuːn/(Old English)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsAlhhun, Ealhun, Alchhun, Alchun, Alhhunus, Alhuinus, Alhun, Alhunus, Alhuuine, Alhuun, Alhwine

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain. Possibly derived from the Old English elements ealh "temple" and hun "bear cub". Alternatively, it could be a variant form of Alcuin, Æðelwine, Ealdwine, or Ælfwine. This was the name of a 9th century Bishop of Worcester.
Added 1/22/2024 by Linguist56
Edited 1/24/2024 by jocatchi