Tanwen
What does Tanwen mean?
Modern Welsh name (from the 1960s) combining 'tan' ('fire') with '-wen', the feminine form of 'gwen' ('white, fair, blessed'). Usually glossed 'white fire', or 'holy fire' from the blessed/saintly sense of the suffix.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tanwen mean?
Tanwen means White fire. Modern Welsh name (from the 1960s) combining 'tan' ('fire') with '-wen', the feminine form of 'gwen' ('white, fair, blessed'). Usually glossed 'white fire', or 'holy fire' from the blessed/saintly sense of the suffix.
What is the origin of the name Tanwen?
Tanwen is of welsh origin.
How do you pronounce Tanwen?
Tanwen is pronounced “TAN-wen.”
Is Tanwen a boy or a girl name?
Tanwen is most commonly used as a girl name.
What names are similar to Tanwen?
Names similar to Tanwen include Enfys, Angharad, Ffion, Blodwen, Olwen.
What names go well with Tanwen?
welsh names that pair well with Tanwen include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Evan.