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Awen 1
Gender Feminine
Usage Breton, Welsh
Pronounced Pron. OW-wehn(Breton) OW-ehn(Welsh)  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsAwena (Welsh, Breton), Avénie (Gallicized form), Aouen (Breton), Awenig (Breton diminutive)

Meaning & History

Derived from Welsh and Breton awen "muse; (poetic) inspiration; poetic gift", ulitmately from the Indo-European root *-uel "to blow (wind)". As a given name it has been in use since the 19th century.
Added 6/23/2010 by anonymous
Edited 7/12/2022 by Frollein Gladys and SeaHorse15

Awen 2
3. usages AND description are verified
Gender Masculine
Usage Breton
Pronounced Pron. OW-wehn  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Younger form of Aouen.
Added 7/12/2022 by anonymous