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Hoel

The Breton form of Hywel, a Welsh name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to Old Welsh roots for "eminent" or "prominent".

Meaning and origin

Hoel bridges Breton and Arthurian legend.

How to pronounce Hoel

French (France)ho-EL /hɔˈɛl/

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