Towan

Towan Meaning & Origin

About Towan
The name "Towan" is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Cornish word "tewyn" which means "sand dune" or "sand hill." It is a unisex name that is often given to individuals who are associated with the coastal regions of Cornwall, England. The name carries connotations of strength, stability, and resilience, reflecting the enduring nature of sand dunes against the forces of nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Towan are male.

Towan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/towan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Towan in Braille

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

The name Towan in braille

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

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

The name Towan in sign language

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