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Arwen

Girl · Welsh · Medium name

Meaning
Noble maiden, royal maiden

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
AR-wen
Origin
Welsh

From Sindarin (Tolkien), meaning noble maiden or royal maiden.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernLiterarySoft and gentle

Languages in use: Welsh, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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