Rawena
ra-wena,
rawe-na
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Welsh
Meaning:Famous joy; White spear
While its spelling and sound are somewhat new, the feminine name Rawena is beautifully reminiscent of another title. Only one letter separates it from Rowena, a long-loved English and Welsh moniker. "Rowena is so pretty and feminine," shares runrinserepeat, a member of The Bump community and a Rowena fan. Etymologically, Rawena and Rowena's beginnings are a little unclear, though they could be related to the Old English elements hroð, meaning "fame," and wynn, meaning "joy." With a definition like "famous joy," Rawena celebrates the ability to express emotion freely and find delight in the simple things. Rawena could also come from ron and gwen, two Old Welsh elements that translate to "white spear," encouraging your child to fearlessly pursue their goals and dreams.
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