Arwen

Arwen Meaning & Origin

About Arwen
The name "Arwen" is of Welsh origin and means "noble maiden" or "noble woman." It is derived from the elements "ar" meaning "noble" and "wen" meaning "maiden" or "woman." In J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional works, particularly in "The Lord of the Rings," Arwen Undómiel is a significant character who embodies grace, beauty, and wisdom. The name Arwen is often associated with these qualities and is considered a symbol of nobility and femininity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Arwen are female.

Arwen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R W AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑrwən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arwen in Braille

Here's how to represent Arwen in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Arwen in braille

How to Spell the Name Arwen in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Arwen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Arwen in sign language

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