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BoyPronounced English /ˈweɪ.lənd/

Wayland

A name meaning "craft, cunning".

Quick answer

Wayland is a boy name meaning "craft, cunning".

Pronunciation: English /ˈweɪ.lənd/.

GenderBoy
Meaningcraft, cunning
PronunciationEnglish /ˈweɪ.lənd/

Meaning and history

From Old English Weland, probably derived from the Germanic root * wīlą meaning "craft, cunning". In Germanic legend Weland (called Vǫlundr in Old Norse) was a master smith and craftsman. He was captured and hamstrung by King Niðhad, but took revenge by killing the king's sons.

Notes and context

Usage: english, anglo saxon mythology