The baby name Awon is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ah-WON (approx.; Korean IPA: /a.wɔn/).
The baby name Awon is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ah-WON (approx.; Korean IPA: /a.wɔn/).
Awon is in Origin.
Awon is a cross-cultural given name with several plausible roots. In Korean it appears as A-won (아원), where the meaning depends on the chosen hanja; popular combinations convey ideas such as “elegant lady” (雅媛), “graceful garden” (雅園), or “origin/source” (源). The name entered wider use in South Korea in the late 20th century and trends slightly feminine today, with spellings A-won and Ah-won both seen in Romanization.
In Arabic-influenced naming, Awon often reflects Awn (عون), meaning “help, support,” a word and personal name known from early Islamic times and preserved in modern forms like Aoun. It also overlaps with Awan, a South Asian surname and given name of Arabic derivation. Variants and related spellings include A-won, Ah-won, Awn, Aoun, Aon, and Awan. Depending on origin, Awon can thus carry senses of refined grace, a tranquil garden, foundational “origin,” or steadfast “help.”
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #330 | 3 | 5,862 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #602 | 4 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #619 | 13 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #692 | 6 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,101 | 11 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,589 | 26 | 28,008 |
Awon is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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