Ynys Môn
/ˌənɨ̞s ˈmoːn/
Anglesey is the name of an island and traditional county at the north western extremity of north Wales, known in Welsh as Ynys Môn.
Meaning: An island and traditional county at the north western extremity of north Wales (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of Ynys, meaning island and Môn, the specific name of the island.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌənɨ̞s ˈmoːn/
Did you know?
- In Welsh folklore, Ynys Môn is often called Môn Mam Wales, which translates to 'Môn, Mother of Wales'.
- The Welsh word Môn is a linguistic relative of the English word 'mount', as both derive from an ancient root meaning 'to tower' or 'stand out'.
- The name Môn is a rare example of a place name that has remained almost identical for two millennia, mirroring the Roman name 'Mona'.
Examples in context
- Dw i'n byw ar Môn.I live on Anglesey.
- Mae Môn yn mynd i fod yn braf heddiw.Anglesey is going to be lovely today.
- Ydw i ddim yn gwybod y ffordd i Môn.I don't know the way to Anglesey.
- A oes yna llyn yn Ynys Môn?Is there a lake on Anglesey?
- Dw i'n mynd i Ynys Môn yfory.I am going to Anglesey tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a weekend trip.
- ElowenFelly, ble rydym yn mynd?So, where are we going?
- OwainRydwn i eisiau mynd i Ynys Môn.I want to go to Anglesey.
- ElowenMae hynny'n swnio'n dda iawn!That sounds very good!
- OwainDa, byddwn yn hoffi yno.Yes, I would like it there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anglesey” translations and entries Ynys Môn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ynys Môn, ynys, CC BY-SA 4.0.
