selwyn

/ˈsɛlwɪn/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name of Welsh origin, derived from Saint Selevan, a 7th-century Welsh saint.

“Selwyn is a common name in Wales and is often associated with Welsh heritage.”

2. noun

a person who lives in or near Selwyn, a city in Canterbury, New Zealand.

“The Selwyn resident was affected by the recent flood and had to evacuate their home.”

Synonyms

  • Selevan
  • Selyf

Antonyms

  • unWelsh