Gender:
Origin:
Welsh
4 famous people named Branwen found on Wikipedia.
37 female in US.
Most recent ranking:
14762-th in year 2015
Best ranking:
8085-th in year 1975
Used in: Mythology, Welsh
Branwen is also the name of a character in some versions of Tristan and Iseult.
Branwen, Daughter of Llŷr is a major character in the Second Branch of the Mabinogi, which is sometimes called the "Mabinogi of Branwen" after her.
Branwen is a daughter of Llŷr and Penarddun. She is married to the King of Ireland, but the marriage does not bring peace.
Fem. proper name, from Welsh bran "raven" + (g)wen "fair." Daughter of Llyr, she was one of the legendary heroines of Wales.
Means: beautiful raven. From Welsh bran (raven) and gwen (fair, white, blessed).
| Popularity | Name | Birth Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Branwen Gwyn | British television presenter | |
| 2 | Branwen Okpako | 1969 | German film director, screenwriter and writer |
| 3 | Branwen Jarvis | ||
| 4 | Branwen Niclas |