Welsh

Bronwen

Pronounced BRON-wenShare

Meaning: Probably white or blessed breast

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Welsh name generally read from bron and gwen. It has sometimes overlapped in spelling with Branwen, but the two should not automatically receive the same raven meaning.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Bronwen comes from Welsh.

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Gold; white or blessed

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