How do you pronounce Iestyn?

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chuckieegg2008 · 15/02/2009 15:10

Just wondered how do you pronounce the name Iestyn?

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RustyBear · 15/02/2009 15:13

I've always pronounced it as if it started with a Y, not sure if that's actually correct.

SoMuchToBits · 15/02/2009 15:14

I would say Yes tin

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chuckieegg2008 · 15/02/2009 15:14

so u pronounce it yes tin

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bronze · 15/02/2009 15:15

me too

Sesi · 15/02/2009 15:19

Yestin - you can hear it pronounced here

lecohen · 15/02/2009 22:31

OMG, never heard of it and wouldn't have a clue lol

What is the origin / meaning?

CuppaTeaJanice · 16/02/2009 13:31

Yesh Tin

I met a very strange Iestyn once - my friend caught him trying on her underwear. It put me off the name!!

FriarKewcumber · 16/02/2009 13:34

Yes tin here too (sh may be north Walian/Regional?)

Is Welsh version of Justin (there is no J in welsh)

tiggerlovestobounce · 16/02/2009 13:51

Another similar name is the Norwegian Øystein (prononounced Oystayn).

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