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Govannon

Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
43/100
classic100%
mature65%
upper class80%
strong160%
strange140%
complex160%

Meaning & Etymology

Govannon is a variant of Gofannon, a name rooted in Middle Welsh mythology. Gofannon, pronounced [ɡɔˈvanɔn] in Welsh, is a reflex of the ancient Celtic deity Gobannus. Known as a master metalworker and the son of Dôn, Gofannon's name is linguistically linked to terms meaning 'smith' across various Celtic languages, including Old Irish, Middle Welsh, Cornish, Breton, and Gaulish. His name also shares cognates with Lithuanian words related to sacred fire and cleverness. In Welsh mythology, Gofanno...

Etymology

Original Form:

Gobannus

Evolution:

Middle Welsh reflex of Gobannus, evolving into Gofannon and its variant Govannon.

Source:

Middle Welsh literature and Celtic mythology.

Related Names

gof

Root

Gobannos

Other Languages & Cultures

Goibniu

Other Languages & Cultures

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