Owain
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Owain
Owain means "well-born" or "noble-born," derived from the Latin name Eugenius, itself from Greek *eugenēs* (well-born).
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Etymology
Owain means "well-born" or "noble-born," derived from the Latin name Eugenius, itself from Greek *eugenēs* (well-born). It is a traditional Welsh name, used primarily in Welsh and British cultures, notably borne by the legendary figure Owain mab Urien (a 6th-century king) and the medieval knight Owain Glyndŵr.
Owain currently ranks #10,411 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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