Wayland
From Old English Weland, probably built on a Germanic root for skill or cunning; the name of legend's master smith.
Meaning and origin
Wayland continues the Old English name Weland, probably rooted in a Germanic word for skill or cunning craft.
How to pronounce Wayland
| English (US) | WAY-lənd /ˈweɪlənd/ |
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