Llŷr
Llŷr Name meanings & History
Llŷr is derived from Welsh mythology, where Llŷr was the god of the sea and father to a number of prominent heroes, including Bran the Blessed. The name Llŷr is often associated with the sea and is said to mean "the flowing one" or "the wanderer.". Means "the sea" in Welsh. According to the Mabinogi he was the father of Brân, Branwen and Manawydan. His name is cognate with Irish Ler, and it is typically assumed that Llŷr may have originally been regarded as a god of the sea. He might also be the basis for the legendary King Leir of the Britons. Llŷr is used primarily as a masculine given name in Wales, where it remains a popular choice among parents who want to honor their country's culture and history. It is also occasionally used as a surname.
Zodiac Sign of Llŷr: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra
Synonyms of Llŷr:
L: Lazy,Legal,Liaison,Lovely,Luscious,Languid,Lover
Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang
R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational
Llŷr is:- a Strange name
- a Upper Class name
- a Urban name
Famous People
While the name Llŷr may not be well-known outside of Wales, there have been a number of notable individuals with this name throughout Welsh history, including Llŷr ap Maelgwn, a legendary king of Gwynedd, and Llŷr Williams, a pianist and composer from Cardiff.
Related Names to Llŷr
Other names with similar origins and meanings to Llŷr include Lir (Irish), Njord (Norse), and Neptune (Roman).
