Branwen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Branwen Name at a Glance

Name	Branwen
Meaning	Beautiful raven. Branwen was heroine of one of the tales of the Mabinogion.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Branwen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Branwen means “Beautiful raven. Branwen was heroine of one of the tales of the Mabinogion”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Branwen Name Origin

Our database records Branwen under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Branwen a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Branwen is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Branwen

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