Owain
OH-win
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
144
Peak Year
#16 in 2008
First Recorded
1998
Style
Vintage, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
This Welsh name is the native form of Eugene, deriving from the Greek word 'eugenēs', meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Owain Glyndŵr
Welsh leader who led a major revolt against English rule.
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