Hywel

English

Etymology

From Welsh Hywel.

Proper noun

Hywel

  1. A male given name.
  2. A surname.

Welsh

Etymology

Equivalent to hy- (“good”) +‎ gwêl (“sight”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhəu̯.ɛl/

Proper noun

Hywel

  1. a male given name meaning eminent or conspicuous

Descendants

  • → English: Howell, Howel
  • → English: Huell
  • → English: Powell (< ap Hywel)
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