ynis
Ynys is the Welsh word meaning “island.” The nonstandard spelling “ynis” is encountered mainly as an Anglicized variant or transliteration error rather than an independent Welsh word. In Welsh geography and toponymy, the element ynys is widely used in place names to denote an island or an island-related feature; in English texts this element is sometimes rendered as ynis, reflecting transliteration choices or historical spelling practices. The exact meaning in any given instance depends on context, but it almost always traces back to a reference to an island.
Beyond its use in place names, “ynis” may also appear as a proper name or acronym in
In summary, ynis most commonly represents a nonstandard spelling of the Welsh ynys meaning “island,” though