Gwenhwyfar name meaning

Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Welsh and Celtic
Usage: English, Welsh, Swedish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gwenhwyfar gwe-nhwy-far
Meaning: White, Fair and Yielding, Smooth and White, Shining, Holy
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What does Gwenhwyfar mean?

Girl name Gwenhwyfar is rooted from Celtic and Old Welsh, meaning of Gwenhwyfar is "White, Fair, Smooth, White, Shining, Holy or Smooth, Soft Or Welsh Hwyfar = Phantom, Spirit, Fairy" is used notably in Swedish, Finnish, English and Welsh languages.

Gwenhwyfar is variant form of Guinevere. Guinevere is Old French cognate of Gwenhwyfar. Guinevere means White and Smooth, Soft and The Elements Gwen Meaning White Fair Blessed Holy is of Old Welsh origin.

How do I pronounce Gwenhwyfar?

gwe-nhwy-far is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Gwenhwyfar.

Variants of Gwenhwyfar

Guinevere, Gaenor, Jenifer, Gwennie, Gwenn, Jeneefer

How popular is the name Gwenhwyfar?

Gwenhwyfar is an uncommon name around the world.

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Numerological aspects of Gwenhwyfar

You often get involved with people who have a hard time to express how they actually feel. You are often seen as the wise weirdo who doesn't talk much. Negative people steal your energy and leave you drained and unwilling to do the things you want to do like express your feelings in a creative manner. Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules. Replace your comfort zone with adventures and the fear of the unknown with excitement to experience and learn new things.

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