Owain
Owain is a Welsh masculine given name. It is the Welsh form of Owen and is used particularly in Wales and Welsh-speaking communities. The name is also associated with Arthurian legend, where a hero named Owein (Ywain) appears in early romances. The precise origin of Owain is uncertain, but it is widely treated as the Welsh form of Owen, a name often linked to the Latin Ioannes (John) through medieval usage. In English-speaking contexts the name is commonly Anglicized as Owen.
Historically, the name Owain has been borne by several notable Welsh figures. Owain Gwynedd (c. 1100–1170) was
In modern usage, Owain remains a common name in Wales and among Welsh communities abroad, often rendered