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5/14/2021, 10:19 AM LMS 214122
7/23/2020, 3:33 PM Evil 214122
11/26/2018, 4:35 AM Frollein Gladys 214122
12/10/2015, 12:51 PM BBH 214122 initial state of 214122

Name Llewyn
Gender Masculine
Usage English (Rare), Welsh (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈlu.ɪn/(English) /ˈɬɛu̯ɪn/(South Wales Welsh) /ˈɬɛu̯ɨ̞n/(North Wales Welsh)
Other Forms FormsLewyn, Lewin, Llwyn, Llewlyn, Slewyn, Leolin
Edit Status Status1. basic formatting

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'.
Added 12/10/2015 by BBH