bowen
bowen Lexical Profile
• noun
A surname of Welsh origin, historically meaning 'son of Owen'.
"Mr. Bowen was appointed as the new director of the historical society."
Australian A coastal town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia, famous for its beaches and mango agriculture.
A holistic system of physical therapy (often called Bowen therapy or Bowenwork) involving gentle, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, and fascia.
"She decided to try a session of Bowen to help alleviate her chronic lower back pain."
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost exclusively capitalized as 'Bowen'. It primarily functions as a proper noun designating a Welsh surname, various geographic locations, or a specific type of alternative physical therapy.
• Rhymes for bowen
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Welsh patronymic 'ap Owen' or 'ab Owen', meaning 'son of Owen'. Over time, the 'b' from 'ab' merged with the given name to form the surname Bowen.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.