Alwen

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Alwen has different meanings depending on the culture and language. However, the most commonly associated meaning is "fair" or "white" because of its Welsh origin.
Pronunciation
AL-wehn
Alwen is pronounced as "AL-wen" with stress on the first syllable, but the pronunciation can vary depending on the region and culture.
Popularity
Alwen is not a very popular name around the world. It is a rare name that is most commonly used in Wales, where it has been popularized for many centuries.

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Alwen Name meanings & History

The name Alwen has Welsh roots, and it comes from the Welsh word "alwyn," which means "fair brow" or "white brow.". Alwen has different meanings depending on the culture and language. However, the most commonly associated meaning is "fair" or "white" because of its Welsh origin. Adoption of the name of a Welsh river in Clwyd. The origin and meaning of this river's name are uncertain; current theories, however, include a derivation from Proto-Celtic *al(aun)o- "nourishing". Alwen is a name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a great name option for parents who are looking for a unique and uncommon name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Alwen: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alwen:

A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Action,Argumentative

L: Languid,Legal,Lover,Lazy,Luscious,Liaison,Lovely

W: Wonderful,Wild,Willful,Wonderment,Wishful

E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Expressive

N: Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat,Nagging,Nice

Alwen is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Common name
  • a Complex name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name

Related Names to Alwen

Other names that are similar to Alwen include Alwyn, Elwyn, Alden, Arwen, and Elwyn.

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