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Pronouncing Welsh names

You'll hear a lot of new names when you live in Wales. Find out how to pronounce them properly and what they mean, with our sound guide.

Beca		From the biblical name Rebecca.
Bethan		A form of Elizabeth.
Blodwen		White or blessed flower.
Branwen		Sister of Bendigeidfran in the Mabinogi.
Briallen		Primrose.
Bronwen		White or fair breasted.

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