Welsh girl name
Gwawr Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Gwawr means dawn. From the Welsh word gwawr, meaning dawn
Gwawr is the Welsh word for dawn, and it has been used as a girl's name in Wales for much of the last century. It has a short and distinctive appearance, with the pronounced w and the rolled r. English speakers sometimes find it difficult, since the middle sound is similar to the English ow in cow followed by a quick ur. The meaning is a lovely one for a newborn, suggesting a fresh beginning. It pairs well with other Welsh word names such as Seren, meaning star.
Variants of Gwawr
GwawrddyddGawr
Gwawr popularity: Ireland vs the US
Gwawr 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 Gwawr mean?
Gwawr means "dawn". From the Welsh word gwawr, meaning dawn.
How do you pronounce Gwawr?
Gwawr is pronounced GWOW-oor.
What is the origin of Gwawr?
Gwawr is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh word gwawr, meaning dawn.