Ellewyn (Name)

For the person, see Ellewyn (person)

Basics
Gender: F

Usage: Religious, Lisian

Pronunciation: ɛlɜwɪn

Variations: "Ellewynn" in northern Yefir. "Ellewyne" in southern Yefir, closer to the Mother Tree. In more isolated areas, the spelling "Elwin" is common and used for both male and female genders.

Diminutives: Elle, Ella, Wyne, Erwin (Male only)

Meaning
The name "Elle" is associated with all things feminine and beauty, but does not have an exact meaning. "Wyn", comes from the word wind, and can mean "Wind," "Nature," and "Sea." The meaning "Wind" is more common on valleys. The meaning "Nature" is more common in heavily forested areas, and southern Yefir in closeness with the tree. The meaning "Sea" is more common in coastal cities and islands.

Put together, the most common meanings of the name become "Sea Goddess," "Mother Nature," and "Summer Breeze," depending on location.

Origin
From St. Ellewyn of the Aelochra City, later known as Queen Ellewyn of the Aelochra Empire. Ellewyn was adopted by a minor Lord of the city, just after the Liraleth Empire fell, who was the priest of Aelochra city. She preached Fedeinism in its infancy. In her later years, Ellewyn brought change by a revolution. She stole the crown by murdering the  ruler who sat in the castle. She renounced her sainthood, and declared herself Queen Ellewyn of the Aelochra Empire. She reformed the city, and brought about its change by either invading nearby cities or forming alliances with them. Queen Ellewyn was known as (The) Mother Nature, rightful ruler of the Mother Tree, and The Great Reformer.