Gender Feminine
Usage Welsh
Pronounced Pron. BRAWN-wehn  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Seemingly derived from Welsh bron "breast" and gwen "white, blessed", though it has sometimes occurred as a variant spelling of the legendary name Branwen [1]. It has been used as a given name in Wales since the 19th century. It is borne by a character in Richard Llewellyn's 1939 novel How Green Was My Valley, as well as the 1941 movie adaptation.

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DiminutiveBron
Other Languages & CulturesBronwyn(English)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023