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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Shining/radiant brow (tal 'brow' + iesin 'radiant, shining')
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TAL-ee-ES-in
Taliesin is a Welsh name for a boy, pronounced TAL-ee-ES-in, and it means "shining brow" or "radiant brow," from tal ("brow") and iesin ("radiant, shining"). It has a romantic, storybook feel with a worldly edge, the kind of name that sounds like it belongs in a tale told by firelight.
Meaning & Origin of Taliesin
Meaning: Shining/radiant brow (tal 'brow' + iesin 'radiant, shining').
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Taliesin
TAL-ee-ES-inIPA /ˌtæliˈɛsɪn/
Popularity of Taliesin
Taliesin is rare in the U.S. Social Security data, which runs from 1993 to 2024. It peaked at #4480 in 2021 with 23 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #10750 with just 7.
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FAQ
What does the name Taliesin mean?
Shining/radiant brow (tal ‘brow’ + iesin ‘radiant, shining’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Taliesin?
Taliesin is pronounced TAL-ee-ES-in (IPA: /ˌtæliˈɛsɪn/).
Is Taliesin a popular name right now?
Taliesin peaked at #4480 in 2021 and is ranked #10750 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1993–2024.)
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