Carwin (EN) / Karwynn (KW)

Type: 
Parish: 
Hundred: 
Elements: 

gwynn

Meaning: 
white, fair, blessed

kar/ker

Meaning: 
habitation round, fort
Elements notes: 
kar 'fort, round' +gwynn 'white'
Historic forms: 
Carrewen c1200, Kaergwyn 1311, Kaerwen 1317, Carwyn 1327, Caerwyn 1335.