Pagan Names

Branwen

Pronounced BRON wen
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About the name Branwen

Branwen is a name from Welsh mythology (The Mabinogion). It means "fair, white or blessed" "crow" or "raven". From bran "crow" and gwen "fair, white, blessed".

There is an interesting bit of research to look at here http://medievalscotland.org/problem/names/branwen.shtml

Related Names

Brownwen, Bronwen

Origin
Europe
Celtic

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