Owain Name Meaning & Origin
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Owain is a traditional Welsh given name derived from the Old Welsh name 'Eugen' or 'Eugenus', meaning 'youth' or 'well-born'. It is historically associated with several Welsh princes and heroes, most notably Owain Glyndŵr, a legendary Welsh leader and hero of Welsh independence.
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Welsh (Celtic/Welsh) 85% -
British (Anglo-Celtic) 10%
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English (Anglo-Saxon) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Owain
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Owain
Famous Owains include Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh hero and leader of a Welsh revolt; Owain Arthur, a Welsh actor known for his work in theater and television; and Owain Tudur, a Welsh nobleman and ancestor of the Tudor dynasty.
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Owain Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.