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Avalon

ˈæv.ə.ˌlɑn
ˈæv.ə.ˌlɒn
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

apples
Arthurian legend
child actors
food
fruits
islands
nature
place names
rare English
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
classic65%
formal100%
upper class120%
natural100%
wholesome100%
strong65%
refined140%
strange140%
complex80%
serious120%

Meaning & Etymology

Avalon is an island featured in the Arthurian legend, often associated with paradise and magic. The name is derived from the Welsh word 'afal', meaning 'apple', a fruit symbolizing paradise. Avalon is renowned as the place where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was forged and where Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds after the Battle of Camlann. It has become a symbol of Arthurian mythology, often linked with mystical practices and figures like Morgan, Arthur's sorceress sister, who is depi...

Etymology

Original Form:

afal

Evolution:

From Welsh 'afal' (apple) to 'Avalon', symbolizing paradise.

Source:

Welsh language

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