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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.

Eira		Snow
Eirian		Silver.
Eirwen		As white as snow.
Elin		Welsh version of the name Helen. From the Greek word for very bright.
Eluned		A waterfall.
Erin		A Welsh name for Ireland.
Esyllt		Welsh for Isolt. Of fair respect.
Eurwen		Fair.

Eirwyn		Fair and golden.
Elgan		Bright circle.
Elis		Welsh version of Ellis.
Emlyn		Industrious. The masculine form of Emily.
Emrys		Welsh form of Ambrose. Immortal.
Emyr		Honour.

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