Meaning: Meaning uncertain; fame and joy is an unproved explanation
The story
Rowena appears in medieval literature and was later revived through the novel Ivanhoe. Its original meaning is uncertain; the appealing fame-and-joy explanation is a proposal rather than an established derivation.
Nicknames
- Ro
- Wena
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Rowena comes from English and Literary.
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