Islwyn, is a Welsh masculine given name. It means "below the grove." It was associated with a close relationship with the land in ancient Welsh society.

Notable people with the name include:

Islwyn Davies (priest) (1909–1981), British Anglican priest Islwyn Davies (1912–1987), Welsh rugby player Islwyn Ffowc Elis (1924–2004), Welsh-language writer Islwyn Evans (1898–1974), Welsh rugby player Islwyn John (1933–2009), Welsh Anglican priest Islwyn Jones (born 1935), Welsh footballer Islwyn Morris (1920–2011), Welsh-language actor Islwyn Watkins (1938–2018), Welsh ceramics artist

See also

Borough of Islwyn Islwyn (Senedd constituency) Islwyn (UK Parliament constituency) William Thomas (Islwyn)

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