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At a Glance
- 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
BRAN-wenIPA /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.
Names Like Branwen
These names share Branwen’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Branwen mean?
Blessed or white raven. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Branwen?
Branwen is pronounced BRAN-wen (IPA: /ˈbrænwɛn/).
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