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Ruwan
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Pronounced ROO-wahn /ΛruΛ.wΙΛn/Medium
Meaning: From the Sinhalese Ruwan (ruvan), 'gold; golden' - as in ruwan-mali, 'golden garland.' A warm, luminous Sri Lankan name, which we note.Low
In 30 seconds: A luminous Sinhalese name: Ruwan means 'gold; golden' (said 'ROO-wahn'). Warm and radiant, which we note.
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Origin MediumSinhalese
MeaningFrom the Sinhalese Ruwan (ruvan), 'gold; golden' - as in ruwan-mali, 'golden garland.' A warm, luminous Sri Lankan name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12035
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 6
History & Origin
Ruwan comes from the Sinhalese ruvan, 'gold; golden.' A radiant, meaningful Sri Lankan name, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'ROO-wahn').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Sri Lankan families. Rare, radiant, and warm.
Did you know? Ruwan is Sinhalese for 'gold; golden' - as in ruwan-mali, 'golden garland' - a warm, luminous Sri Lankan name, which we note (said 'ROO-wahn').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Ruwan β Sinhalese 'gold; golden'
Variations
RuvanRuwaanRuwanka
Nicknames
RuWan
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ruwan mean?
Ruwan is Sinhalese for 'gold; golden' - as in ruwan-mali, 'golden garland,' which we note.
How do you pronounce Ruwan?
It's said ROO-wahn /ΛruΛ.wΙΛn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ruwan a boy or girl name?
Ruwan is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Ruwan?
Ruwan is a rare name in the U.S.