At a Glance
- Origin
- Welsh (mythological)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mah-nuh-WID-an
Manawydan is a Welsh (mythological) boy's name. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Manawydan
Origin: Welsh (mythological).
A common claim: Manawydan is often glossed as 'of the Isle of Man.' Actually: This is the leading guess, but the actual direction of the connection between the name and the island is genuinely disputed among scholars.
How to Pronounce Manawydan
mah-nuh-WID-anIPA /mænəˈwɪdən/
Popularity of Manawydan
Manawydan doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Manawydan
- 175+ Celtic Mythology Baby Names — Wild, Poetic, and Wonderfully Untamed
- 175+ Welsh Baby Boy Names With Ancient Bardic Roots
- 200+ Celtic Baby Boy Names With a Mystical Edge
Similar Names
Lleu · Bran · Branwen · Arianrhod · Pryderi · Blodeuwedd
