Given name

Hedwen

“one who is peaceful and fair”·“a friend in war”

Hedwen is a variant of Heddwyn. One Welsh interpretation is “one who is peaceful and fair.” Hedwen is a variant of Hadwin. One English interpretation is “a friend in war.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Hedwen is a variant of Heddwyn. One Welsh interpretation is “one who is peaceful and fair.” Hedwen is a variant of Hadwin. One English interpretation is “a friend in war.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Hedwen is a variant of Heddwyn. An origin associated with Heddwyn is Welsh. Hedwen is a variant of Hadwin. An origin associated with Hadwin is English.

Explained through its name family

Hedwen’s family of names

Hedwen has a related form in Hadwin. Hedwen has a related form in Heddwyn.

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