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Awen 1
Gender Feminine
Usage Breton, Welsh
Pronounced Pron. /ˈawː.ɛn/(Breton) /ˈau̯.ɛn/(Welsh)  [key·simplify]
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


See Also

User submission Awen