Meaning: A respelling of Elowen, the Cornish word for 'elm tree' and a modern Cornish revival name. The -win ending is an American spelling choice; the meaning belongs to the original Cornish word.Medium
In 30 seconds: A respelling of Elowen — Cornish for 'elm tree' (said 'EL-uh-win'). A green, quiet nature name.
MeaningA respelling of Elowen, the Cornish word for 'elm tree' and a modern Cornish revival name. The -win ending is an American spelling choice; the meaning belongs to the original Cornish word.
Elowin respells Elowen, a name drawn straight from the Cornish word for the elm tree. Cornish revival names — Elowen, Morwenna, Kerensa — came into use as the language was reclaimed in the twentieth century, and Elowen crossed to the U.S. and Australia on the strength of its sound. The -win spelling is a newer American variant (said 'EL-uh-win').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, green, and gentle.
Did you know? Elowen is simply the Cornish word for an elm tree, taken up as a name during the modern Cornish language revival. Elowin is an American respelling of it, and carries the same green meaning.
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References — Elowin — Respelling of Cornish Elowen, 'elm tree'
