Alun
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Alun
Alun is a Welsh given name derived from the element "al," meaning "fair" or "bright," combined with a diminutive suffix, ultimately rooted in Celtic linguistics.
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Etymology
Alun is a Welsh given name derived from the element "al," meaning "fair" or "bright," combined with a diminutive suffix, ultimately rooted in Celtic linguistics. The name is primarily used in Wales and among Welsh communities, with historical prominence in Welsh mythology and medieval Welsh nobility, particularly in the context of Welsh-language culture and Christian tradition.
Alun currently ranks #3,411 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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