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Anwen

“very beautiful”

About the name Anwen

Anwen is a name of Welsh origin meaning ‘very beautiful’. It is derived from the elements ‘an’, meaning ‘very’, and ‘wen’, meaning ‘fair’ or ‘blessed’. Anwen is often used in Wales and is appreciated for its melodic sound and positive meaning.

Meaning
very beautiful
Origin
Welsh
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
AN-wen(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Anwen

  • Anwen Mae
  • Anwen Rose
  • Anwen Lily
  • Anwen Claire
  • Anwen Jade

Questions about Anwen

What does Anwen mean?
Anwen is a Welsh name meaning "very beautiful".
How do you pronounce Anwen?
Anwen is pronounced AN-wen, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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