Anwen: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahnw-ehn
Origin: Wales
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Of Welsh origin, meaning "very fair" or "very beautiful."

Anwen is a Welsh feminine name meaning "very beautiful." This suffix is commonly used in Welsh names to signify holiness or beauty. Anwen has been a part of Welsh culture for centuries, though its popularity has varied over time. It is often confused with the name "Arwen" from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," but Anwen holds its own unique significance within Welsh heritage.

Anwen Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Anwen is currently #21096 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Anwen is currently #12048 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Anwen is currently #10682 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Anwen is currently #6070 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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