- Meaning:excellent,very far away,hywel as boys' name is pronounced, as the hu-wel. it is welsh origin, and the meaning of hywel is "surprising, "eminent". a popular medieval name, the name and the source and the shape of the anglisierte the last name howell. in arthurian legend, king hoel of brittany was king arthur ' s relatives and allies.
- Gender:Boy
- Origin:,welsh
More About The Name hywel
The name Hywel is of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Old Welsh name "Hueil," which ultimately comes from the Latin "Octavius," meaning "eighth" or "eighth-born."
Read MoreHywel has a long history and is a traditional Welsh name. It was borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most famous figures with this name is Hywel Dda (Hywel the Good), who ruled as the King of Deheubarth in the 10th century. Hywel Dda is renowned for codifying the Welsh laws, known as "The Laws of Hywel Dda," which were recognized as a fair and just legal system.
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