What origin is the name Llew?

Llew comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Llew?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Llew — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Both spellings are used. Llew means "Lion"; Lew is listed with the meaning "Famous warrior; diminutive of lewis: english variant of the franco-germanic name louis: famous warrior. in wales, sometimes lewis is used in place of llewellyn. famous bearer: 19th century writer lewis carroll; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Llew

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Llew

Boy

International

1 syllable

Llew is an International boy's name meaning "Lion".

Llew is a boy's name of International origin meaning "Lion". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Llew mean?

Lion

How popular is Llew?

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What does Llew mean?

Llew is a boy name of International origin meaning "Lion".

How popular is Llew?

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Sister names that go with Llew

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Jalissa

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Llew.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Lew — "Famous warrior; diminutive of lewis: english variant of the franco-germanic name louis: famous warrior. in wales, sometimes lewis is used in place of llewellyn. famous bearer: 19th century writer lewis carroll; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like" (English)

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