Llyn yr Afanc
lake or loch · Conwy - Conwy
WelshSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This lake's name translates to 'Lake of the Afanc'. The Afanc is a mythical creature from Welsh folklore, often described as a lake monster or beaver-like beast.
Word origins
- Llyn
- Welshlake(from llyn "lake")
- yr
- Welshthe(from yr "the")
- Afanc
- Welshafanc (mythical creature)(from afanc "afanc")