Is Owen in the Bible? No. The name Owen does not appear in the Bible. It is Welsh, from the name Owain, and it has no connection to Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek — the languages of Scripture. Owen most likely means “young warrior,” though some scholars connect it to the Celtic word eoghunn (“youth”) or to the idea of being “well-born.” The name belongs to Welsh and broader Celtic tradition: Owain was a legendary figure in Welsh literature and a…

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