Gwenhwyfach as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gwenhwyfach

What is the meaning of the name Gwenhwyfach ?

The baby name Gwenhwyfach is a girl name 3 syllables long and is pronounced Gwen-HWEE-vach.

Gwenhwyfach is Welsh in Origin.

Gwenhwyfach is a Welsh name that means "lesser Gwenhwyfar" or "little Gwenhwyfar". The name is derived from the Welsh words "gwen" meaning "white, fair, blessed" and "hwyfar" meaning "smooth, soft". Gwenhwyfach is a variant of the more common Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which is the Welsh form of the name Guinevere.

The name Gwenhwyfach has a long history in Welsh mythology and literature. In the Welsh tale of Culhwch and Olwen, Gwenhwyfach is the sister of Gwenhwyfar and is described as being jealous and malicious towards her sister. In other Welsh stories, Gwenhwyfach is portrayed as a rival to Gwenhwyfar for the affections of King Arthur. Despite this negative portrayal, the name Gwenhwyfach has remained popular in Wales and is still used today.

Gwenhwyfach is pronounced "gwen-HOO-iv-ach" with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is typically given to girls and is more commonly used in Wales than in other parts of the world. The name's origin and meaning reflect the importance of Welsh language and culture, and its use today is a testament to the enduring influence of Welsh mythology and literature.