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Gwendolen

Gwendolen (name) means a feminine given name of Welsh origin. Example: “Gwendolen is an old Welsh name still used today.”

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A feminine given name of Welsh origin.
"Gwendolen is an old Welsh name still used today."
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Etymology

From Welsh gwen ("white, fair, blessed") + dolen ("ring, bow, hair, brow").

Origin: Welsh

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What does “Gwendolen” mean?

The word “Gwendolen” means a feminine given name of Welsh origin.

How do you use “Gwendolen” in a sentence?

Here is “Gwendolen” used in a sentence: “Gwendolen is an old Welsh name still used today.”

What part of speech is “Gwendolen”?

“Gwendolen” is a name.

Where does the word “Gwendolen” come from?

The word “Gwendolen” comes from Welsh. From Welsh gwen ("white, fair, blessed") + dolen ("ring, bow, hair, brow").

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