Lleu - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Lleu \ll-leu\ is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "shine". Derived from an ancient Celtic diety, known in Old Irish as Lugh and in Gaulish as Lugus. In Welsh legend the name was borne by a well-loved hero known as Lleu Skillful Hands.

Lleu has 2 variant forms: Lugh and Lugus.

For more information, see also the related name Llewellyn.

Baby names that sound like Lleu are Lee, Le-, Leo, Lea, Le, Lou, Lew and Loew.

Lleu is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Lleu. Click here to compare Lleu with related baby names.