Where does “anv-gwan” come from?
anv-gwan (Breton) comes from Breton anv, from Middle Breton hanu, from Old Breton anu, from Proto-Brythonic anw, from Proto-Celtic anman, from Proto-Indo-European h₁nómn̥, from Proto-Indo-European h₃neh₃- — to name.
anv-gwan (Breton): adjective
Definitions
- adjective
Ancestry of “anv-gwan”, step by step
anv-gwan traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Breton anv
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breton | anv | name; noun |
| 2 | Middle Breton | hanu | — |
| 3 | Old Breton | anu | — |
| 4 | Proto-Brythonic | anw | name |
| 5 | Proto-Celtic | anman | name |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁nómn̥ | name |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃neh₃- | to name |
via Breton gwan
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breton | gwan | weak |