Llwyd
/ɬuːɨ̯d/
The Welsh name or surname Lloyd is translated as Llwyd.
Llwyd is a common Welsh surname or given name.
What does it mean word for word?
The name Llwyd literally means 'grey' or 'gray'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɬuːɨ̯d/
Did you know?
- The 'll' in Llwyd represents a voiceless lateral fricative, a sound produced by placing your tongue behind your teeth and blowing air past the sides.
- While llwyd means 'grey', it is historically used in Welsh to describe people with fair or light-colored hair rather than just elderly people with grey hair.
- While 'grey' in English is a neutral color, llwyd is frequently used in Welsh poetry to evoke a specific mood of melancholy or gloom.
Examples in context
- Shwmae, Lloyd!Hi, Lloyd!
- Bore da, Mr. Lloyd.Good morning, Mr. Lloyd.
- Lloyd yw fy ffrind gorau.Lloyd is my best friend.
- Sut yw Llwyd yn ysgrifennu?How is Llwyd spelled?
Example conversation
Rhys and Catrin are talking about a new colleague.
- RhysPwy yw'r dyn newydd?Who is the new man?
- CatrinMae ei enw yn Llwyd.His name is Llwyd.
- RhysYdy Llwyd yn byw yma?Does Llwyd live here?
- CatrinYdy, mae'n byw yn y dref.Yes, he lives in the town.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry llwyd.
