Bevan

American  

[bev-uhn] / ˈbɛv ən /

noun

1. Aneurin 1897–1960, British political leader: minister of health 1945–50.

2. a first name.

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Bevan ¹ British  

/ ˈbɛvən, bɛv /

noun

1. a stupid or unfashionable male

2. an aggressive and surly youth

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Bevan ² British  

/ ˈbɛvən /

noun

1. Aneurin (əˈnaɪ ^ə rɪn), known as Nye . (1897–1960), British Labour statesman, born in Wales: noted for his oratory. As minister of health (1945–51) he introduced the National Health Service (1948)

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Other Word Forms

• Bevanite noun

Etymology

Origin of Bevan

from the boy's name Bevan

Example Sentences

Bevan, by then minister of Labour, resigned in protest.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Steffan Evans, from the Bevan Foundation, which researches issues around poverty in Wales, said council tax was "fundamentally unfair".

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The BBC's research revealed that Aneurin Bevan University health board in south-east Wales had adopted a scheme enabling staff, patients, families and carers to ask for a second opinion about inpatients whose conditions deteriorate quickly.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The Bevan Foundation said it would like to see the next Welsh government extend the baby bundles scheme to at least all families receiving Universal Credit.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Presently I perceived Silver Heels and Mr. Bevan, nearly opposite to us, and strove to catch her eye.

From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)