"Ewan" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈjuːən/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Rhymes: -uːən Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic Eòghan. Not related to Iwan and Evan. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gd|Eòghan}} Scottish Gaelic Eòghan, {{m|en|Iwan}} Iwan, {{m|en|Evan}} Evan Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ewan
  1. A male given name from Scottish Gaelic. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Synonyms: Euan [rare], Ewen, Evin
    Sense id: en-Ewan-en-name-NBcZghtn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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