Arwen as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Arwen

What is the meaning of the name Arwen ?

The baby name Arwen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AR-wen (IPA: /ˈɑr.wɛn/).

Arwen is in Origin.

Arwen is a literary given name coined by J.R.R. Tolkien for the Half-elven princess in The Lord of the Rings. In Sindarin, it combines the prefix ar- “noble, royal” with -wen “maiden,” yielding the meaning “noble maiden” or “noble lady.” Tolkien modeled Sindarin on Welsh phonology, and the feminine ending -wen echoes Welsh name elements, helping the form feel familiar to Celtic-language speakers.

The name saw little use before the novels (1954–55) and rose steadily after, with marked spikes following the 2001–03 film adaptations. It is now established in many English-speaking countries and parts of Europe as a modern, gently ethereal choice. Variants and related forms include Arwyn (Welsh, often masculine), Arwenna/Arwenne, and the cognate-like Welsh Anwen; the broader -wen family links it to Bronwen/Branwen and Gwen/Gwendolen. Though chiefly feminine, Arwen sometimes appears as a unisex name.