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Gawain

Boy NameWelsh Origin

Meaning

Meaning uncertain, from the Latin form Walganus used by the 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monm

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Famous People Named Gawain

Gawain

Gawain (; ), also known as Gawaine or Gauwaine, among other forms and spellings, is a character in Arthurian legend, in which he is King Arthur's nephew and a Knight of the Round Table.

LeadershipSuccess

Gawain Poet

The "Gawain Poet", or less commonly the "Pearl Poet",Andrew, M.

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Gawain Vincent

Gawain Vincent (born 9 March 1990, Les Lilas) is a British handball player.

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Gawain in Other Languages

Arthurian RomanceGawain
EnglishGavin
ScottishGavin
WelshGawain

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