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“Well-born”or“Youth”

Owain — Probably a Welsh form of Eugene, though it might be derived from Welsh eoghunn meaning "youth". This was the name of several figures from Welsh history and mythology. In Arthurian legend Owain (also called Yvain in French sources) was one of the Knights of the Round Table, the son of King Urien and husband of the Lady of the Fountain.

WelshWelsh MythologyArthurian Romance2 syllables · /ˈoʊ.ɪn/

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