Anwen
Anwen is a girl name of Welsh origin, meaning “Very fair, blessed”.
| Meaning | Very fair, blessed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Welsh |
| Pronunciation | AN-wen |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Wales, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Anwen
Anwen is a Welsh name combining an intensive prefix an- with gwen, 'white', 'fair' or 'blessed', so it is usually explained as 'very fair' or 'very blessed'. It is one of many Welsh names built on gwen, such as Bronwen and Gwenllian. Anwen became popular in Wales in the twentieth century and is now heard more widely in Britain.
Is Anwen a religious name?
Anwen has no religious background; it is a Welsh name, though the element gwen also carries the sense of holy or blessed.
How popular is Anwen?
Well known in Wales; uncommon elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Anwen
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Spellings and variants of Anwen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anwen mean?
Anwen means 'Very fair, blessed'. It is of Welsh origin.
Does Anwen have a religious meaning?
Anwen has no religious background; it is a Welsh name, though the element gwen also carries the sense of holy or blessed.
How do you pronounce Anwen?
Anwen is pronounced AN-wen.
Is Anwen a boy or girl name?
Anwen is usually a girl name.