Welsh · Girl name
Gwenllian
“fair, blessed; second element uncertain”
About the name Gwenllian
Gwenllian is a Welsh feminine name composed of ‘gwen’, meaning ‘fair’ or ‘blessed’, and a second element, ‘llian’, whose meaning is uncertain. The name is notable in Welsh history due to Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, a twelfth-century noblewoman who led Welsh forces against the Normans near Kidwelly and was killed in battle. The site of her death is still known as Maes Gwenllian, or ‘Gwenllian’s field’, commemorating her role in Welsh resistance.
- Meaning
- fair, blessed; second element uncertain
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- gwen-LEEN(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Gwenllian
- Gwenllian Marie
- Gwenllian Elizabeth
- Gwenllian Rose
- Gwenllian Lynn
- Gwenllian Ava
Questions about Gwenllian
- What does Gwenllian mean?
- Gwenllian is a Welsh name meaning "fair, blessed; second element uncertain".
- How do you pronounce Gwenllian?
- Gwenllian is pronounced gwen-LEEN, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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