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Gender Masculine
Usage English (Rare), Welsh (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈlu.ɪn/(English) /ˈɬɛu̯ɪn/(South Wales Welsh) /ˈɬɛu̯ɨ̞n/(North Wales Welsh) [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsLewyn, Lewin, Llwyn, Llewlyn, Slewyn, Leolin
Meaning & History
Diminutive of Llewelyn. The Welsh -yn suffix creates the singular of a masculine noun; in naming it creates singular meaning and a diminutive form. As such, Llewyn is documented as a given name and as a diminutive of Llewelyn already by the 1500's in Wales. Lewis has been used to translate Llewyn and Llywelyn since the English invasion of Wales in 1280. English name books state Llewyn is Welsh for Lewis. However, Llewyn has distinct etymology as given by Welsh sources.Llewyn is the main character in the 2013 comedy drama film 'Inside Llewyn Davis'.