Emyr
Wales · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Emyr
The name 'Emyr' means "king" or "ruler" in Welsh, derived from the Old Celtic *ambiorīx (meaning "great king").
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Etymology
The name 'Emyr' means "king" or "ruler" in Welsh, derived from the Old Celtic *ambiorīx (meaning "great king"). It is primarily used in Welsh culture and among Welsh-speaking communities, with historical roots in medieval Welsh nobility and mythology, though it has no specific religious association.
Emyr currently ranks #4,909 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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