Definitions

1. noun

a female given name, especially in Wales, derived from the Old Welsh word ‘gwene’ meaning ‘white’ or ‘fair’.

“Her name is Gwen, and she’s from Cardiff.”

2. proper noun

a personal name, especially of a female person.

“Gwen is a popular name in Wales.”

3. verb

to make or become white or pale.

“The snow will gwen the landscape in the winter.”