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Merewen
OriginOld English
Meaning"sublime delight"
About Merewen
This Anglo-Saxon gem was borne by a few medieval women including Saint Merewen, Abbess of Romsey Abbey. It has also been used in literature, for example in Kit Berry's Stonewylde series. Merewen has the mellifluous vowels and Celtic charm of other current favorites like Elowen and Meredith.
Pronounced MER-uh-wen.
Editor's take: The name Merewen is a girl's name meaning "sublime delight".
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Merewen on lists
Famous Merewens
- St Merewenna (d.c.975)
abbess of Romsey Abbey.
Merewen in pop culture
- Merewyn
the heroine in Anya Seton's novel Avalon (1965).
- Merewen
an artist in Kit Berry's Stonewylde series.
- Merewen
a swordmaiden in Wayne Thomas Batson's The Door Within trilogy.
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