LLEWELYN/LLYWELYN
How do you pronouce : LLEWELYN/LLYWELYN. And is it only used for boys or also girl?Thanks
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THANK you... I'm starting to like this name.
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i think it means horse abducter
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Sorry, meant to add that 'Llew' means lion and may mean 'lion like, mighty ruler'.
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Search and ye shall find: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=41978&board=gen.(The Search link is right up top in the bar alongside the Post a Message, Help/Rules/FAQ, and board links.)Llewelyn is 100% male afaik. Personally, I'd hate to see it on a girl.Miranda
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Hi, I live in Wales from where the name Llywelyn comes.
It can be anglicised to Llewellyn.
It is pronounced 'Clue ell in'. In Welsh the double L is pronounced 'Cl' and the W is an Ooh sound.
In 'English' is is said with the 'L' sound, and pronounced Loo ell in.
Hope this helps
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I have a friend with this name.
He sort of pornounces it chulwelin. Its hard to write.- Kitty
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Its pron. Lou-wel-in
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