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.
how do you pronounce Llyr?
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what does Llyr mean?
The name Llyr means “the sea.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
The Welsh god of the sea and father of Branwen and Bendigeidfran in the Mabinogi. 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.
who are famous people named Llyr?
- Llŷr (sea god of Welsh mythology)
- King Lear (Shakespeare character, possibly derived from Llŷr)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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