Lew
Often a short form of Lewis (French origin meaning famous warrior) or Llewellyn (Welsh origin meaning lion-like).
Meaning and origin
In English-speaking contexts, Lew functions as an informal, shortened version of longer given names, particularly Lewis and Llewellyn.
How to pronounce Lew
| English (US) | LOO /luː/ |
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