Gwain

Gwain Meaning & Origin

About Gwain
The name Gwain is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh name "Gwain" or "Gawain." It is believed to mean "white hawk" or "white falcon." The name is associated with strength, nobility, and bravery, often used to depict a heroic and valiant character. In Arthurian legends, Sir Gawain is one of the Knights of the Round Table, known for his chivalry and courage.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gwain are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G W EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/gwain*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

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How to write the name Gwain in Braille

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

The name Gwain in braille

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

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

The name Gwain in sign language

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