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“Great tide”or“Great flow”

Dylan from the Welsh elements dy meaning "great" and llanw meaning "tide, flow". In Welsh mythology Dylan was a god or hero associated with the sea. He was the son of Arianrhod and was accidentally slain by his uncle Govannon.

WelshEnglishWelsh Mythology2 syllables · /ˈdɪl.ən/

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