Dewi may refer to either a

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name. Neither is pronounced as " dewy".

Welsh name

Dewi (, also or ) is an alternate or

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form of the

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Dafydd (" David"). It is most famously borne by the patron saint of Wales,

Saint David Saint David ( cy, Dewi Sant; la, Davidus; ) was a Welsh bishop of Mynyw (now St Davids) during the 6th century. He is the patron saint of Wales. David was a native of Wales, and tradition has preserved a relatively large amount of detail ab ...

( cy, Dewi Sant). It may also refer to: * Dewi Bebb, a Welsh rugby player * Dewi Bridges, a Welsh bishop * Dewi Griffiths, a Welsh television producer and radio host * Dewi Morgan