Gweniver

English

Etymology

From Cornish, from Middle Cornish Gwynnever, from Proto-Brythonic *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Cognate with English Jennifer.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɡwɛ.nɪ.və/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɡwɛ.nɪ.vɚ/

Proper noun

Gweniver

A female given name from Cornish.

Usage notes

An older form of Jennifer.

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