Emyr

em-eer

Welsh

"king"

Emyr Origin and Meaning

The name Emyr is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "king".

Emyr is a name that is well-known in Wales, but little heard outside of it. There are several well-known Emyrs, from the famed Welsh novelist and poet Emyr Humphries to footballer Emyr Huws.

Etymologically, Emyr may be connected to the Arabic word and name, emir, as they have similar sounds and meanings.

Popularity of the name Emyr

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Famous People Named Emyr

• Emyr Wyn Huws Welsh footballer
• Emyr Jones Parry British diplomat
• Emyr Humphreys Welsh novelist and poet
• Emyr Phillips Welsh rugby union player
• Emyr Lewis Welsh rugby union player
• Emyr Wyn Lewis Welsh rugby union player
• Emyr Morus "Griff" Griffith Welsh country music singer of duo Miki & Griff

The name Emyr in Pop Culture

• Emyr Llydaw ("Emperor of Brittany") figure in Arthurian legend