Meaning and Origin of the Name Cefin

Cefin is a Latin word meaning “leader” and was the name of a leatherworking trade guild in medieval Venice. The Cefin Guild still exists in that city as the Guild of St. Mark. The political position was not hereditary but rather awarded for individual merit or service to the state.

Kevin is a surname of Celtic origin, and the name Campbell is derived from the Greek word “Kampe,” which means “a bent elbow.” The name Campbell became common in Scotland during the High Middle Ages.

Cefin was changed to mean “knight” or “military leader” in the 15th century when Venice was a significant naval power. The title of Cefin was granted to those who distinguished themselves in maritime warfare.

The name Cefin comes from the ancient Celtic word cobb meaning “serpent,” and is found in the phonetic transcription of the name of the dragon Cucuphas, a giant serpent described in Greco-Roman mythology.

Popularity

Cefin was not in Wales’s top 100 baby boys’ names in 2021.

Famous People Call Cefin

Cefin Campbell of Menstrie was a Scottish soldier and statesman who served as President of the Board of Trade from 1763 to 1768. He was an influential advocate of the union between Scotland and England.

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