The story of Owain
Owain is a Welsh name, perhaps from the Latin Eugenius, well-born. Owain Glyndŵr led the last great Welsh rising against English rule around 1400.
Roots
Possibly from Latin Eugenius (uncertain).
Where it is used
Owen and Ewan are related.
Famous people named Owain
- Owain Glyndŵr
Owain name FAQ
What does the name Owain mean?
Owain may mean “well-born”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Possibly from Latin Eugenius (uncertain).
Where does the name Owain come from?
Owain is of Welsh origin. Today it is used in Welsh families.
How do you pronounce Owain?
Owain is usually pronounced OH-wine.
Is Owain a boy's or a girl's name?
Owain is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Owain?
Related spellings and forms include Owen, Ewan.
Who are famous people named Owain?
Owain Glyndŵr.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.