Iestyn as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Iestyn

What is the meaning of the name Iestyn ?

The baby name Iestyn is a unisex name 2 syllables long and is pronounced YEH-stin.

Iestyn is Welsh in Origin.

Iestyn is a Welsh name that means "just" or "righteous". It is a variant of the name Justin, which comes from the Latin name Justinus. The name Iestyn has been used in Wales since the Middle Ages and is still a popular name today. It is often given to boys, but can also be used for girls.

The pronunciation of Iestyn is "YES-tin" or "YEH-stin". The name is composed of two elements: "iesu", which means "Jesus" in Welsh, and the suffix "-dyn", which means "son of". Therefore, the name Iestyn can be translated as "son of Jesus". This is a common naming convention in Welsh culture, where many names are derived from religious figures or nature.

In Welsh history, there have been several notable figures named Iestyn. One of the most famous was Iestyn ap Gwrgant, a Welsh prince who ruled over the kingdom of Morgannwg in the 11th century. He was eventually defeated by the Normans and forced to flee to Ireland. Today, the name Iestyn is still a popular choice for parents in Wales and is often seen as a symbol of Welsh identity and culture.