Morwenna
Morwenna is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “maiden, young woman; sea waves.” An ancient Welsh and Cornish name, possibly derived from 'morwyn' (maiden) or related to 'mor' (sea).
how do you pronounce Morwenna?
mor-WEN-uh
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what does Morwenna mean?
The name Morwenna means “maiden, young woman; sea waves.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
An ancient Welsh and Cornish name, possibly derived from 'morwyn' (maiden) or related to 'mor' (sea). Saint Morwenna is the patron of Morwenstow in Cornwall, England. The name carries a distinctly Celtic mysticism.
where does the name Morwenna come from?
Wikipedia says Morwenna's name is thought to be cognate with the Welsh morwyn, meaning maiden, matching the maiden sense given elsewhere. It adds that the same first name is also used in Wales and Brittany, where it is said instead to be composed of Mor and Gwenn, together meaning white sea in both Welsh and Breton — so two different readings are offered rather than one settled derivation, and both roughly align with the existing maiden/sea-waves gloss.
the history of Morwenna
Morwenna is the eponymous patron saint of Morwenstow, a civil parish and village in north Cornwall, per Wikipedia.
who are famous people named Morwenna?
- Saint Morwenna of Cornwall
- Morwenna Banks (actress and comedian)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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