Gwladys as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gwladys

What is the meaning of the name Gwladys ?

The baby name Gwladys is a girl name 2 syllables long and is pronounced GLAD-iss.

Gwladys is Welsh in Origin.

Gwladys is a Welsh name that means "princess" or "ruler". It is derived from the Welsh word "gwlad" which means "country" or "land". The name has been in use in Wales since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the 6th-century Welsh saint Gwladys ferch Brychan. In Welsh mythology, Gwladys was also the name of a fairy queen.

Gwladys is a feminine name and is pronounced "GLAH-dis" in Welsh. The name is composed of two elements: "gwlad" meaning "country" or "land" and "ys" which is a diminutive suffix. The name has several variations including Gladys, Gwladus, and Gwladus Ddu.

The name Gwladys is of Welsh origin and is most commonly found in Wales and other parts of the United Kingdom. It has also been used in other countries such as France and the United States. Famous people with the name Gwladys include Welsh actress Gwladys Wynne-Jones and French Olympic fencer Gwladys