At a Glance
- Origin
- Welsh (mythological, from the Mabinogion)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KIG-vah
Cigfa is a Welsh (mythological, from the Mabinogion) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Cigfa
Origin: Welsh (mythological, from the Mabinogion).
A common claim: Cigfa means 'daughter of Gwyn' Actually: This describes her father in the story, not what her name translates to — genealogy isn't etymology, and the name's actual root is unresolved.
How to Pronounce Cigfa
KIG-vahIPA /kɪɡvɑː/
Popularity of Cigfa
Cigfa doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Cigfa
- 175+ Celtic Mythology Baby Names — Wild, Poetic, and Wonderfully Untamed
- 150+ Welsh Baby Girl Names That Sound Unlike Anything Else
Similar Names
Olwen · Eira · Eirlys · Seren · Gwenllian · Efnysien
