Every year, the day of February 9 is observed as National Owen Day. Owen is a name with Welsh and Celtic roots. Owen can be also written ‘Owain’ and is pronounced ‘OH-ween’ when derived from the Welsh name. Also, Eoghan is the Irish form of the word, which is pronounced ‘O-wen’ or ‘YO-wen.’ Owen is a Renaissance surname and well-known Benedictine monk and follower of St. Chad St. Owen’s name is related to this.
History
Owen is a male Irish name and its meaning is ‘yew tree’ or ‘youth.’ Owen is generally an anglicized version of the Welsh surname Owain. Owen, originally a patronymic, was a fixed surname in Wales during Henry VIII’s reign.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 9 | Friday |
| 2025 | February 9 | Sunday |
| 2026 | February 9 | Monday |
| 2027 | February 9 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | February 9 | Wednesday |
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FAQs
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Owen’s name has Welsh and Celtic roots.