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Origin and Meaning of the Name Morwenna

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Gender:

Girl


Origin:	Cornish
Meaning:	Possibly from "maiden" or "white seas"


Origin:	Latin
Meaning:	Possibly from "maiden" or "white seas"


Origin:	Welsh
Meaning:	Possibly from "maiden" or "white seas"


Origin:	English
Meaning:	Possibly from "maiden" or "white seas"


Pronunciation:	(mor WEN ah) [Guide]

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Gothic Names, Cornish Names, Welsh Names

Used in:

English and Welsh speaking countries

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Old name of uncertain and debated origin used in Cornwall and also in Wales as a variant of Morwen. Some believe it to be from Welsh 'morwyn' ("maiden"). Others think it is derives from the elements 'mawr' ("great") or 'môr' ("sea") and 'gwen' ("white, fair, blessed"): hence, "white seas, blessed seas".