Arawn

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Pronounced AH-rown /ˈɑ.raʊn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh Arawn, of uncertain meaning; the Welsh king of Annwn, the otherworld, who swaps places with the mortal prince Pwyll; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: King of the otherworld Annwn: Arawn is a Welsh god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-rown'). We note the god.

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MeaningFrom the Welsh Arawn, of uncertain meaning; the Welsh king of Annwn, the otherworld, who swaps places with the mortal prince Pwyll; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Arawn comes from the Welsh Arawn, of uncertain meaning; the Welsh king of Annwn, the otherworld (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-rown').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, otherworld-king at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Arawn is a Welsh name of uncertain meaning — the king of Annwn, the otherworld, who swaps places for a year with the mortal prince Pwyll — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'AH-rown').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Arawn — Celtic mythology; god; routes uncertain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arawn mean?

Arawn is Welsh, of uncertain meaning; the king of Annwn, the otherworld. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Arawn?

It's said AH-rown /ˈɑ.raʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arawn a boy or girl name?

Arawn is a boy's name.

How popular is Arawn?

Arawn is a very rare name in the U.S.