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How to pronounce Dylan (DIL-an)

Dylan

DIL-an

Dilan

Two syllables. Welsh origin. The 'y' sounds like a short 'i'.

Notes

Two syllables. Welsh origin. The 'y' sounds like a short 'i'.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Welsh
Meaning
great tide, son of the sea

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Dyl
  • Dyllo
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

From Welsh mythology; famously borne by poet Dylan Thomas and singer Bob Dylan.

Notable people

  • Bob Dylan (American singer-songwriter)
  • Dylan Thomas (Welsh poet)

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