Etymology

Gwen

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Today it means: A female given name from Welsh. Full definition →

Welsh Gwen
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  1. Welsh · borrowed fromGwen
  2. English todayGwen

A female given name from Welsh. * Borrowed from Welsh Gwen. * Clipping of Gwendolen. Doublet of Wendy. * Clipping of Guinevere. Doublet of Jen.

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