Name meaning
Maïwenn
may mean “as Mai + gwenn, white or blessed”
- Origin
- Breton
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- French, Breton
- Spellings
- Maïwenn · Maiwenn
- Say it
- my-WEN
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Maïwenn is a modern Breton girls' name, usually explained as a blend of Mai, from Mary, and gwenn, white or blessed. Its exact origin is uncertain. The French actress and director Maïwenn made it widely known.
Roots
Breton Mai + gwenn (uncertain).
Where it is used
Gwenn shares the element.
Maïwenn name FAQ
What does the name Maïwenn mean?
Maïwenn may mean “as Mai + gwenn, white or blessed”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Breton Mai + gwenn (uncertain).
Where does the name Maïwenn come from?
Maïwenn is of Breton origin. Today it is used in French, Breton families.
How do you pronounce Maïwenn?
Maïwenn is usually pronounced my-WEN.
Is Maïwenn a boy's or a girl's name?
Maïwenn is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Maïwenn?
Related spellings and forms include Maiwenn.
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Sources
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