Llyr
Llyr is a boys' name of Welsh origin meaning “the sea.” The Welsh god of the sea and father of Branwen and Bendigeidfran in the Mabinogi.
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how do you pronounce Llyr?
LHEER
where does the name Llyr come from?
Llŷr is a sea figure of Welsh mythology, and his name is an old Welsh word for the sea.
Shakespeare's King Lear is believed to derive from Llŷr. The name is elemental — a single syllable that contains oceanic depth. The Welsh 'll' sound makes it unique among world languages.
the history of Llyr
In the Mabinogi, Llŷr is the father of Brân, Branwen and Manawydan.
who are famous people named Llyr?
- Llŷr (sea god of Welsh mythology)
- King Lear (Shakespeare character, possibly derived from Llŷr)
what are the nicknames and variants of Llyr?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Llyr?
what names go well with Llyr?
Sibling names that share Llyr's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Llyr
What does the name Llyr mean?
Llyr means “the sea”.
What is the origin of the name Llyr?
Llyr comes from the Welsh naming tradition. Related forms include Llŷr.
How popular is the name Llyr?
Llyr has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Llyr a boy or girl name?
Llyr is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Llyr?
Llyr is pronounced LHEER, with 1 syllable.
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