Morwenna Name Meaning

The name Morwenna is of Cornish origin. It is a combination of two Celtic words, "mor" meaning "sea" and "gwen" meaning "white" or "fair," thus giving the name its meaning as "white sea" or "fair sea."

There are not many famous personalities specifically named Morwenna, however, there have been several notable fictional characters with this name. One well-known character is Morwenna Chynoweth, a prominent character in the Poldark series of novels written by Winston Graham and adapted into a popular television series. Morwenna Chynoweth is depicted as a strong-willed and resilient woman.