Branwen
Celtic
"blessed raven"Share
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Branwen Origin and Meaning
The name Branwen is a girl's name of Celtic origin meaning "blessed raven".
This is an attractive Celtic mythological name, popular in Wales and a cousin of the better known Bronwyn. In Welsh mythology, Branwen was turned into a bird.
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Famous People Named Branwen
- Branwen GwynWelsh TV presenter
Branwen in Pop Culture
- Branwenbeautiful daughter of Llyr in the medieval Welsh "Mabinogi," married the King of Ireland
- Branwen Maddox O'Keefemother of Calvin O'Keefe in Madeleine L'Engle's book "A Swiftly Tilting Planet"
- Branwen Robertsmain character in 1995 Welsh film "Branwen"
- Raven Branwensister to Qrow Branwen in Roosterteeth's "RWBY"