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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Well-born
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- OH-wine
Owain is a Welsh boy's name meaning "well-born," pronounced OH-wine (/ˈoʊaɪn/). You may have seen it said to mean "young warrior," but there's no strong historical evidence for that definition. It has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless rather than trendy.
Meaning & Origin of Owain
Meaning: Well-born.
Origin: Welsh.
A common claim: young warrior Actually: Although often claimed to mean 'young warrior', there is no strong historical evidence for this definition.
How to Pronounce Owain
OH-wineIPA /ˈoʊaɪn/
Popularity of Owain
Owain is rare in the U.S. Its highest ranking was #5697 in 2008, when 16 babies were given the name, and by 2020 it had slipped to #13536 with just 5 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Owain mean?
Well-born.
How do you pronounce Owain?
Owain is pronounced OH-wine (IPA: /ˈoʊaɪn/).
Is Owain a popular name right now?
Owain peaked at #5697 in 2008 and is ranked #13536 as of 2020. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2020.)
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