Re: gwen etymology

> From: Eris
> To: cybalist@egroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2000 8:05 PM
> Subject: [tied] gwen etymology

> Sanskrit jani wife
> Sanskrit gana/gna woman/goddess

There is also the very common Skr. 'kanya'/'kan' - girl.
This occurs in Avestan also. Could this be a cognate of gwen?
Regards,
Anirban