Branwen
Branwen is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “beautiful raven, white breast.” One of the great heroines of Welsh mythology, Branwen is the central figure of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.
how do you pronounce Branwen?
BRAN-wen
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what does Branwen mean?
The name Branwen means “beautiful raven, white breast.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
One of the great heroines of Welsh mythology, Branwen is the central figure of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Daughter of Llŷr and sister of Bendigeidfran, her tragic story of love and war between Wales and Ireland is one of the most powerful tales in Celtic literature.
who are famous people named Branwen?
- Branwen ferch Llŷr (heroine of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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