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Alun

Gender: Masculine
Language: Welsh
Etymology:
Alun is the Welsh form of the name Alan. Alan is the name of a Germanic tribe. It may mean “Peace,” “Rock,” “Handsome,” or “Hound.”


History:
N/A
Please see Alan for more information.

Pronunciation: a-lin.


Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Alun Lewis (1915-1944)
Welsh poet.
Alun Owen (1925-1994)
Welsh dramatist.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Alun

Popularity of Alun:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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