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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.


A B C D E FF G H I L

LL M N O P Rh S T W Y
d name, listen, meaning
female names
DelythlistenPretty.
DilyslistenGenuine, sincere.
  
male names
DafyddlistenWelsh form of David.
DailistenDiminutive of Dafydd.
DewilistenDewi Sant (St David) is the patron saint of Wales.
DyfanlistenWelsh form of Damon. Day or constant.
DylanlistenMan from the sea.


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