Thursday, July 07, 2005

Wut does Aneurin mean?


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Gender:
Male / Masculine

Ethnic Origin:
Welsh

Meaning/Etymology:
Uncertain origin, but may be derived from the Latin Honorius meaning man of honour, or from the Welsh eur meaning gold. Welsh name meaning "very precious little one."

Aneurin is probably a Welsh form of Honorus, a Latin name meaning “Honorable.” (The Oxford Dictionary of Christian English Names). Aneurin means “Golden” from the name Neirin (changed to Aneirin in the 13th century).It comes from the Irish Gaelic word “nĂ¡ri” meaning “Noble.”

History:
Aneurin has traditionally been found only in Wales.

Popularity Ranking:
This name is not ranked in the top 1000 most popular names for the years 1990 through 2003.
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Aneurin, Aneirin, Nye, etc.

Pronunciation:
ah-nie-ruhn or a-nay-rin

Diminutives:
Nye.

Alternates:
Aneirin, Aneurin, Ynyr.

Numerology:
Expression Number 1: People with this name tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.

Famous Bearers:

* Artists and Authors:

Aneurin (Aneirin) (6th century)
Welsh poet.

* Political Figures:

Aneurin “Nye” Bevan (1897-1960)
British statesman.

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