What Does the Name Rowan Mean
The name Rowan comes from Irish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rowan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Rowan Name Meaning
& f Irish, English (Modern)From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Ruadháin meaning "descendant of RUADHÁN". This name can also be given in reference to the rowan tree.
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