"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Christian Name · Welsh/Saxon Origin
Rowena Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Rowena
girl
Rowena means "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair", a girl's name of Welsh/Saxon origin. The name Rowena does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Rowena endures for joy — looking to Jesus, cross despised, morning joy after night weeping, the fair one seated at the right hand of triumph.
Is Rowena in the Bible?
No — the name Rowena does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Rowena.
Pronunciation:/roh-EE-nah/
OriginWelsh/Saxon
MeaningWhite mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair
What does Rowena mean?
Rowena is a girl name of Welsh/Saxon origin meaning "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair". Rowena is fame and joy — and the joy set before Christ sustained Him through the cross.
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What does Rowena mean in the Bible?
Rowena means "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair" and is a name of Welsh/Saxon origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rowena is fame and joy — and the joy set before Christ sustained Him through the cross. 'Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.' Rowena's joy is the reward of endurance.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Rowena?
Rowena is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair" — not because Scripture names anyone Rowena.
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
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Which books of the Bible mention Rowena?
Rowena is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Rowena?
Rowena endures for joy — looking to Jesus, cross despised, morning joy after night weeping, the fair one seated at the right hand of triumph.
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Rowena name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Rowena does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Rowena.
Rowena means "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair." It is a Welsh/Saxon name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair" — runs right through the Bible.
Welsh/Saxon. Rowena comes into English from Welsh/Saxon and carries the sense "White mane; Fame and joy; Slender and fair." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Rowena
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Rowena?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Rowena?
You can read every verse where Rowena appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.