Alun

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Alun is derived from the Welsh name Alan, which means 'harmony' or 'peaceful'. It is also thought to be related to the Gaelic name Ailin or the Breton name Alain.
Pronunciation
A-leen,
A-lin
AH-luhn
Popularity
Alun is not a very common name outside of Wales. As of 2021, it does not rank among the top 1000 baby names in the United States, United Kingdom, or any other major English-speaking country.

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Alun Name meanings & History

Alun is derived from the Welsh name Alan, which means 'harmony' or 'peaceful'. It is also thought to be related to the Gaelic name Ailin or the Breton name Alain. Welsh form of Alan. It is also the name of two rivers in Wales. Alun is primarily used in Wales, where it is a traditional and well-established name. It is also occasionally used in other parts of the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Alun: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alun:

A: Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive

L: Liaison,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely,Lover,Languid,Legal

U: Universality,Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Undermining

N: Neat,Nervous,Nutrition,Nagging,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking

Alun is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Alun Armstrong is a British actor known for his work in theater, film, and television. Alun Hoddinott was a Welsh composer who wrote over 200 works during his career. Alun Wyn Jones is a Welsh rugby union player who has played for the Ospreys and the Welsh national team.

2.) ALUN (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Welsh form of Alan, a Celtic name of Breton origin but of uncertain meaning. Some believe it to mean “handsome.” Others promote the possibility that it is from a Celtic word meaning “rock.” The name was brought to the British Isles by the Normans during the Conquest. Var: Alyn. (AL-IN)


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