Welsh girl name
Eurwen Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Eurwen means golden and fair. From the Welsh eur (gold) and gwen (white, blessed)
Eurwen is a Welsh name formed from eur, meaning gold, and gwen, meaning white, fair or blessed, so that it describes someone golden and fair. It belongs to a group of Welsh names that combine a colour or precious material with gwen, and it is related to names such as Olwen and Bronwen. Eurwen is unusual outside Wales, which gives it a rare and distinctive character. The first syllable is a quick sound close to the English ay, followed by oor. It is a graceful choice with an attractive, shining meaning.
Variants of Eurwen
EurwynEurwenn
Eurwen popularity: Ireland vs the US
Eurwen does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eurwen mean?
Eurwen means "golden and fair". From the Welsh eur (gold) and gwen (white, blessed).
How do you pronounce Eurwen?
Eurwen is pronounced AY-oor-wen.
What is the origin of Eurwen?
Eurwen is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh eur (gold) and gwen (white, blessed).