Dylan
/dilan/from spelling rules
Dylan is a masculine given name used in Spanish.
The name is used as a masculine given name in Spanish-speaking contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dilan/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, names like Dylan are categorized as 'nombres extranjeros', which means they do not have a traditional Spanish saint's day associated with them.
- In some Latin American countries, Dylan is often chosen as a name to sound 'international' or modern, even by parents who have no connection to Welsh culture.
- If a Spanish speaker is discussing the musician Bob Dylan, they might refer to him as el cantautor Bob Dylan to specify his professional role.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál es tu canción favorita de Bob Dylan?What's your favorite Bob Dylan song?This sentence is useful for asking about a favorite song by Bob Dylan.Tatoeba #1283047 by marcelostockle, translation #906698 by CK
- Dylan es un nombre muy moderno.Dylan is a very modern name.
- Mi primo se llama Dylan.My cousin's name is Dylan.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new baby in the family.
- Mateo¿Cómo decidieron el nombre del bebé?How did you decide on the baby's name?
- ElenaQueríamos que se llamara Dylan.We wanted him to be named Dylan.
- MateoEs un nombre muy bonito para un niño.It is a very beautiful name for a boy.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo, nos encanta.Thanks, Mateo, we love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
