Llew

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Usage：Welsh, Welsh Mythology

Meaning & History：

Variant of LLEU. It can also be a short form of LLEWELYN. It coincides with the Welsh word llew meaning "lion".

Probably a Welsh form of LUGUS. In the Mabinogion, Lleu Llaw Gyffes is the son of Arianrhod. He was raised by his uncle Gwydion, who helped him overcome the curses that his mother placed upon him.

LUGUS male Celtic Mythology

Probably from early Celtic meaning "light", ultimately from the Indo-European root *leuk "light, brightness". This was the name of a Celtic (Gaulish) god of commerce and craftsmanship, who was equated by the Romans with Mercury. He probably forms the basis for the characters and names of Lugh (Irish) and Lleu (Welsh).

LLEWELYN male Welsh

Variant of LLYWELYN influenced by the Welsh word llew "lion".

LLYWELYN male Welsh

Possibly a Welsh form of the old Celtic name Lugubelenus, a combination of the names of the gods LUGUS and BELENUS. Alternatively it may be derived from Welsh llyw "leader". This was the name of several Welsh rulers, notably the 13th-century Llywelyn the Great who fought against England.

LUGUS male Celtic Mythology

BELENUS male Celtic Mythology

Probably from a Celtic word meaning "bright, brilliant". This was the name of a Gaulish solar god who was often equated with Apollo.

Names related to Llew：

FULL FORMS

WELSH: Leolin, Llewellyn, Llewelyn, Llywellyn, Llywelyn

EQUIVALENTS

CELTIC MYTHOLOGY: Lugos, Lugus

IRISH MYTHOLOGY: Lú, Lug, Lugh

WELSH MYTHOLOGY: Lleu, Llew

WELSH: Llew

FEMININE FORMS