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Owen Williams

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Personal Details

Given Name
Owen
Surname
Williams

The Name Owen

Origin
Welsh
Meaning
A Welsh name traditionally interpreted as meaning 'young warrior' or derived from the name Owain.
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The Williams Surname

Origin
English/Welsh
Meaning
Son of William
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Source

Library of Congress

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