Walganus
/wælˈɡeɪnəs/noun
Walganus is a medieval Latin form of the Arthurian knight’s name Gawain.
Did you know?Medieval Latin writers used forms such as Walganus and Gualguanus for Gawain, helping transform a Welsh heroic name into the international Arthurian legend.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Welsh
Welsh
Gwalchmei
“A traditional Welsh form associated with the Arthurian hero later known as Gawain; its exact components and original meaning remain debated.”
12th Century
Old French
Walgain
“An Old French form of the Arthurian knight’s name.”
12th–13th Century
Medieval Latin
Gualguanus
“A Latinized form used for Gawain in Arthurian chronicles.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Walganus
“A variant Latin spelling of the name Gawain.”
Modern English
English
Gawain
“The standard English form of the Arthurian knight’s name.”