Owein

Middle Welsh

Alternative forms

  • Ewein, Ywein

Etymology

Inherited from Old Welsh Ougein, Eugein, from Proto-Brythonic *Awɨɣėn. Cognate with Breton Yven, Ivin, Old Irish Úgaine, Augaine.

Proper noun

Owein m

  1. a male given name

Descendants

  • Welsh: Owain
  • → English: Owen
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