Rowan

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Rowan is derived from the Gaelic word "ruadh," meaning "red-headed" or "red-haired." The name is also associated with the rowan tree, which is a symbol of protection and healing in Celtic mythology.
Pronunciation
RO-ən(English)
The name Rowan is typically pronounced as ROE-uhn.
Popularity
Rowan is a popular name in many English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. In 2020, it was the 125th most popular name for boys and the 237th most popular name for girls in the United States.

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Rowan Name meanings & History

Rowan is derived from the Gaelic word "ruadh," meaning "red-headed" or "red-haired." The name is also associated with the rowan tree, which is a symbol of protection and healing in Celtic mythology. Anglicized form of the Irish name Ruadhán. As an English name, it can also be derived from the surname Rowan, itself derived from the Irish given name. It could also be given in reference to the rowan tree, a word of Old Norse origin (coincidentally sharing the same Indo-European root meaning "red" with the Irish name). Rowan is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a great choice for parents who want a name that is unique but not too unusual.

Zodiac Sign of Rowan: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rowan:

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete

W: Wonderment,Willful,Wonderful,Wild,Wishful

A: Ambitious,Action,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive

N: Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nice,Neat

Rowan is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Rowan include Rowan Atkinson, the British comedian and actor best known for his work on Mr. Bean and Blackadder.

2.) ROWAN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Popular Anglicized form of Ruadhan (little red-haired one). See RUADHAN. (RO-AN)


3.) Rowan (Female)

Usage: -


4.) Rowan (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (English) tree with red berries. (Welsh) a form of Rowena.

Other Forms: Rhoan, Rhoane, Rhoann, Rhoanne, Rhoen, Rhoin, Rhoina, Rhoinah, Rhoine, Rhoinn, Rhoinna, Rhoinnah, Rhoinne, Rowana, Rowanah, Rowane, Rowon, Rowona, Rowonah, Rowone


5.) Rowan (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) tree with red berries.

Other Forms: Roan, Rowe, Rowen, Rowin, Rowney, Rowon, Rowyn


6.) Rowan (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) red-haired; adorned

Other Forms: Rowe, Rowen


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