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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
s name, listen, meaning
female names
SeirianlistenSparkling.
SianlistenWelsh translation of Jane.
SionedlistenGod is gracious.
SiriollistenThe bright one.
  
male names
SionlistenWelsh version of John.
SteffanlistenCrown or garland.
SulwynlistenFair sun.


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