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Melvyn

/MEHⱢVIHN/
English Male

Melvyn is a English name meaning "Uncertain, possi...". Likely derived from Welsh 'mael' meaning 'chief' or 'prince' and 'myn' meaning 'friend.' Alternatively, it could have roots in an English place name relating to a mill.

Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic MEHⱢVIHN
IPA ˈmɛɫvɪn

Say it as MEHⱢVIHN. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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