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At a Glance: Name: Branwen – Meaning: blessed or white raven – Origin: Welsh – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BRAN-wen
Branwen is a Welsh name for a girl, pronounced BRAN-wen, that means "blessed raven" or "white raven." It has a romantic, storybook feel, with an outdoorsy, nature-inspired streak and a worldly edge. If you want a name that sounds like it belongs in a fairy tale but still says something about the natural world, Branwen fits.
Meaning & Origin of Branwen
Meaning: Blessed or white raven.
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Branwen
Phonetic: BRAN-wen IPA: /ˈbrænwɛn/
Popularity of Branwen
Branwen does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Branwen mean?
Blessed or white raven. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Branwen)
How do you pronounce Branwen?
Branwen is pronounced BRAN-wen (IPA: /ˈbrænwɛn/).
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