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Bowden

BOW-duhn

Bowden (name) means an English and Scottish surname, and the name of several villages in England, Scotland, and North America. Example: “His surname was Bowden, after the family's Devon roots.”

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An English and Scottish surname, and the name of several villages in England, Scotland, and North America.
"His surname was Bowden, after the family's Devon roots."
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Etymology

As an English surname, from Old English boga ("bow") plus dun ("hill"); as a Scottish surname, from a place in Roxburghshire.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bowden” mean?

The word “Bowden” means an English and Scottish surname, and the name of several villages in England, Scotland, and North America.

How do you pronounce “Bowden”?

“Bowden” is pronounced BOW-duhn (/ˈbaʊdən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bowden” in a sentence?

Here is “Bowden” used in a sentence: “His surname was Bowden, after the family's Devon roots.”

What part of speech is “Bowden”?

“Bowden” is a name.

Where does the word “Bowden” come from?

The word “Bowden” comes from Old English. As an English surname, from Old English boga ("bow") plus dun ("hill"); as a Scottish surname, from a place in Roxburghshire.

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