Maelwen
Prince of white
Welsh
Girl · M
Maelwen
“Prince of white”
About this name
Maelwen is a rare Welsh name that combines 'mael' meaning 'prince' or 'chief' and 'gwen' meaning 'white', 'fair', or 'blessed'. It carries an air of ancient Celtic nobility.
It means "Prince of white." Maelwen has a popularity score of 30 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced MYL-wen. It is traditionally associated with None. Its listed personality traits are Leader, Fair and Kind. It has 2 syllables and 7 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Mael, Arwen and Bronwen.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maelwen mean?
The name Maelwen means "Prince of white."
What origin is the name Maelwen?
Maelwen is of Welsh origin.
Is Maelwen a boy or girl name?
Maelwen is traditionally a girl's name.
How do you pronounce Maelwen?
Maelwen is pronounced MYL-wen.
Is Maelwen popular?
Maelwen has a popularity score of 30 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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