Llewellyn Name Meaning & Origin
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Llewellyn is a Welsh name derived from the elements 'Llyw' meaning 'leader' and 'elyn' meaning 'likeness' or 'image'. It was a popular name among Welsh princes and nobility, especially during the medieval period. The name signifies 'leader's image' or 'like a leader'.
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Welsh (Celtic/Welsh) 85% -
British (Anglo-Celtic) 10%
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English (Anglo-Saxon) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Llewellyn
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Llewellyn
Famous Llewellyns include Llewellyn Lloyd, a British politician; Llewellyn Moss, a fictional character in Cormac McCarthy's novel 'No Country for Old Men'; and Llewellyn Powys, a Welsh novelist and philosopher.
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Llewellyn Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.