Branwen Name Meaning
The name Branwen comes from Welsh roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Branwen below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Branwen Name Meaning
Welsh, Welsh MythologyMeans "beautiful raven" from Welsh bran "raven" and gwen "fair, white, blessed". In the Mabinogion, a collection of tales from Welsh myth, she is the sister of the British king Bran and the wife...
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