Alun Name Meaning & Origin
Alun
Pronunciation: A-lən (key)
Origin of the name Alan:
A Celtic name of uncertain etymology. Alan was brought to England by the Normans during the Conquest. The name was borne by Alan, earl of Brittany, a follower of William the Conqueror.
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Alun, usually seen as the Welsh version of Alan is a river name in Wales and is usually pronounced ( and sometimes spelled) Alyn.
Alun and Luna are anagrams of each other; they contain the same letters.
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