Rowana
roh-WAH-nuh
Rowana is a girl’s name of Celtic origin, meaning “From the Celtic 'ruadh' meaning 'red' or 'red-haired'. It can also be associated with the Polish 'Rowna' meaning 'even' or 'level'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1921.
What Rowana Means
“From the Celtic 'ruadh' meaning 'red' or 'red-haired'. It can also be associated with the Polish 'Rowna' meaning 'even' or 'level'.”
The Story of Rowana
This name crackles with the energy of a wildfire, a vibrant hue that will paint your daughter's world with bold strokes.
From the Celtic 'ruadh,' meaning red, Rowana carries the fiery spirit of red hair and a passionate nature. It can also echo the Polish 'Rowna,' meaning even or level, suggesting a grounded intensity. It first appeared in 1921.
Rowana is for your daughter, a child with a fiery independence and a creative spark. You see her as adventurous, unafraid to blaze her own trail, with a spirit that burns brightly and creatively.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1921
Total Births
15
First Recorded
1921
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