Gawain

English

Etymology

Welsh name, from Gwalchmei, from gwalch (“hawk”) + mei, of uncertain origin; suggestions include Mai (“May”), or magesos (“plains”). More at Gawain.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɡəˈweɪn/, /ˈɡɑːweɪn/

Proper noun

Gawain

One of the greatest knights in Arthurian legend; he is King Arthur's nephew and a Knight of the Round Table.

Translations

the knight

Chinese:
Mandarin: 高文

Anagrams

gaiwan

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