Myfanwy Name Meaning

"Myfanwy" is a Welsh female name that translates to "my woman" or "my rarity". It is derived from the Welsh elements 'my' meaning ‘my’ and 'banw' meaning ‘woman’ or 'rarity'.

While it's not one of the most common Welsh names in use today, it has a long history and is well known due to a tragic 19th century love song named "Myfanwy" which is a standard part of Welsh choral music. The song was composed by Joseph Parry and tells of a poet's unrequited love for a woman named Myfanwy.