Welsh

Mabon

Pronounced MAB-onShare

Meaning: Great son

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Mabon is the later Welsh form of Celtic Maponos, combining son with an augmentative ending. His Welsh legendary role is distinct from the modern autumn-festival use of the name.

Nicknames

  • Mab

Spellings & variants

  • Maponos

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Mabon comes from Welsh.

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