Maiwenn

The female first name Maiwenn (Maïwenn) combines the Breton form of Maria, Mai, with Gwenn. The meaning of the name is 'Maria, the Pure' or 'Maria, the Untouched'. In French, it is also referred to as 'Marie-Blanche'.

What does the name Maiwenn mean?

Maiwenn (Maïwenn) is composed of the Breton form of Maria, Mai, and the word Gwenn. Translated, the name means 'Maria, the Pure' or 'Maria, the Untouched'. An alternative spelling is Maiwynn. The etymology traces back to Mai for 'Breton form of Marie' and wenn, which means 'white'.

Where does the name Maiwenn come from?

Maiwenn is a female first name that originates from Breton and means 'Maria, the Pure'. The composition in Breton is Mai = Breton form of Marie and wenn = white. The name is common in both Breton and French languages.

How do you pronounce Maiwenn?

Maiwenn is pronounced approximately as 'Mai-wenn'.

When is the name day of Maiwenn?

The name day of Maiwenn is celebrated on several days: January 1, April 9, April 23, August 20, September 12, and October 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Maiwenn is a rare name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2005 with 882nd place. In the last ten years, Maiwenn has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,562nd. In Austria, Maiwenn has been given as a first name less than 10 times in the last 10 years.

Famous people

• Maïwenn Le Besco (French actress and director)