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GirlWelsh language family

Myfanwy

This name comes from the Welsh prefix my- meaning "my, belonging to me" combined with either manwy meaning "fine, delicate" or banwy meaning "woman".

Quick answer

Myfanwy is a girl name.

GenderGirl
Language familyWelsh

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Welsh prefix my- meaning "my, belonging to me" (an older form of fy ) combined with either manwy meaning "fine, delicate" or banwy meaning "woman" (a variant of banw ). This was the name of an 1875 Welsh song composed by Joseph Parry.

Notes and context

Usage: welsh