What is the origin of the name Anwen?

Anwen is a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Anwen?

Anwen is currently ranked #10318 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlWelsh

Anwen

AN-wen

Popularity

#10318

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

179

Peak Year

#18 in 2004

First Recorded

1998

Style

Soft & Gentle, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Welsh name meaning 'very fair' or 'blessed'.

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Ann Wen

Spelling Variations

Anwynn Anwenna

Similar Names

Bronwen Eirwen Rhiannon Eleri

Personality Traits

fairblessedgentlekind

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