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Tanwen vs Enfys

TanwenEnfys
Meaning White fire Rainbow
Origin welsh Welsh
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation TAN-wen EN-vis
Syllables 2 2

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.

What does Enfys mean?

Enfys is the Welsh word for “rainbow.”

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Tanwen and Enfys?

Tanwen means White fire (welsh origin), while Enfys means Rainbow (Welsh origin).