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At a Glance: Name: Anwen – Meaning: very fair/white, very blessed – Origin: Welsh – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AHN-wen
Anwen is a Welsh girl's name, pronounced AHN-wen, that carries the meaning "very fair" or "very blessed." It has a romantic, storybook feel with a worldly touch, so it suits a parent who wants something gentle but a little out of the ordinary.
Meaning & Origin of Anwen
Meaning: Very fair/white, very blessed.
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Anwen
Phonetic: AHN-wen IPA: /ˈɑːnwɛn/
Popularity of Anwen
Anwen ranked #6522 in 2004, its highest spot in the U.S. Social Security data, when 18 girls were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #10318, with 9 babies, so you'd rarely meet another Anwen.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1998–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Anwen mean?
Very fair/white, very blessed. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anwen)
How do you pronounce Anwen?
Anwen is pronounced AHN-wen (IPA: /ˈɑːnwɛn/).
Is Anwen a popular name right now?
Anwen peaked at #6522 in 2004 and is ranked #10318 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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