Given name
Colwen
“from the river”·“from the river in Wales”
Colwen is a variant of Colwyn. Interpretations include “from the river” (Welsh) and “from the river in Wales” (Welsh). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Colwen is a variant of Colwyn. Interpretations include “from the river” (Welsh) and “from the river in Wales” (Welsh). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Colwen is a variant of Colwyn. An origin associated with Colwyn is Welsh.
Explained through its name family
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Colwen, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Conwy
“the hound of the plain; from the sacred river”
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Conwae
“the hound of the plain; from the sacred river”
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Colanthe
“resembling the violet flower; modest”
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Kelwinne
“a friend of ships; a man of the river”
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Merwenn
“a friend of the sea”
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Forden
“from the water” · “from the river crossing”
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Kaleene
“resembling a delicate flower”
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Korudjiev
“field guard, forest ranger”
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