Rowan

Rowan Meaning & Origin

About Rowan
The name Rowan is of Gaelic origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to a tree with red berries, specifically the European mountain ash tree, which is associated with protection and healing. Rowan can also mean "little redhead" or "red-haired one," as it is derived from the Gaelic word "ruadh," meaning red. Overall, the name Rowan is often associated with strength, protection, and fiery characteristics.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Rowan is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 72.58% and females 27.42%, based on recent birth statistics.

Rowan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/roΚŠΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rowan in Braille

Here's how to represent Rowan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rowan in braille

How to Spell the Name Rowan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rowan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rowan in sign language

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