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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Elm tree
- Origin
- English (variant spelling of the Cornish name Elowen)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EL-oh-win
Elowyn is a modern spelling of the Cornish name Elowen and carries the meaning "elm tree." It's a nature-inspired name for girls with a wandering-spirit feel, pronounced EL-oh-win. If you're weighing it for a daughter, it reads as an established variant rather than an invented one.
Meaning & Origin of Elowyn
Meaning: Elm tree.
Origin: English (variant spelling of the Cornish name Elowen).
How to Pronounce Elowyn
EL-oh-winIPA /ˈɛloʊwɪn/
Popularity of Elowyn
Elowyn has appeared in U.S. Social Security data from 2008 through 2024, and its highest-ever rank came in 2024, when it reached #447 with 697 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Elowyn mean?
Elm tree.
How do you pronounce Elowyn?
Elowyn is pronounced EL-oh-win (IPA: /ˈɛloʊwɪn/).
Is Elowyn a popular name right now?
Elowyn is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #447 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2008–2024.)
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