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Cornish · Welsh

Morwenna

Pronounced mor-WEN-aShare

Meaning: Maiden; girl

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Morwenna comes from an Old Cornish word for a maiden or girl, related to Welsh morwyn. It is a Cornish saint’s name rather than a sea-and-white compound.

Nicknames

  • Wenna
  • Mo

Spellings & variants

  • Morwen

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Morwenna comes from Cornish and Welsh.

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