Rowena
roh-EE-nuh
Popularity
#3430
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
10,491
Peak Year
#224 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Rowena is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'fame and joy' or 'famous friend'. It gained popularity through Sir Walter Scott's novel 'Ivanhoe'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Rowena Morrill
American fantasy artist and illustrator
Personality Traits
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