Rowena
Meaning of Rowena
Rowena is a female name with English origins. It is pronounced as roh-WEE-nuh (/roʊˈwiːnə/). This beautiful name has a rich history and is associated with various meanings. In Germanic languages, Rowena means "fame" or "joyful." It also has associations with the Celtic legend of King Arthur, where Rowena was a Saxon princess who married Vortigern, the king of the Britons. Over the years, Rowena has remained popular and continues to be chosen by parents for their baby girls. In recent years in the United States, it has been steadily used, ranking around 3800th most popular name in recent years.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as roh-WEE-nuh (/roʊˈwiːnə/)
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Notable People Named Rowena
| Rowena Granice Steele was a multi-talented American performer, author, and journalist known for her pioneering novel and entertaining performances during the California Gold Rush. |
| Rowena Farre was a British writer known for her popular book Seal Morning, which tells the story of her life in a remote croft in Scotland with her aunt and various pets, including a common seal named Lora. |
| Rowena Bradley (1922–2003) was a renowned Eastern Band Cherokee basket maker whose work has been showcased at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual in Cherokee, North Carolina. |
| Rowena Cade (1893–1983) was the creator of the Minack Theatre in Porthcurno, Cornwall, UK. |
| Rowena Arshad is a prominent figure in multicultural and anti-racist education, serving as Chair at the University of Edinburgh and conducting research on equity and anti-discrimination in education. |
| Rowena Cory Daniells is an Australian author known for her work in children's literature, science fiction, and fantasy. |
| Dame Rowena Collins Rice, the Honourable Mrs Justice Collins Rice, is a British High Court judge and former civil servant. |
| Rowena Seymour, Duchess of Somerset - Rowena Seymour, also known as Duchess of Somerset, was an English noblewoman and philanthropist married to Edward Seymour, 16th Duke of Somerset. |
