Gender: Female
Rowena Granice Steele was an American performer, author of poetry and novels, as well as a newspaper journalist, editor, and publisher. The first novel written by a woman in California was Steele's, The Victims of Fate, a work of fiction loosely based on David C. Broderick, the preface stating: "Some of the incidents of this little story, are real facts. I had the honor of being acquainted with the hero, from my earliest childhood. First as a lad of little promise, although to use a quaint expression, King-Bee among his boy companions. After, as a young, terprising aspirant for political fame. Last, as the finished gentleman and a nation's pride." Steele was well known for the entertainments which she provided during the early days of the California Gold Rush, where, with her son, George, she acted out scenes from Shakespeare and bits of comedy. Steele died in 1901.
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On the name Rowena Granice Steele, Rowena means Fame and Joy, White, Fame and Happiness, Slender and Fair.
The name Rowena Granice Steele is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rowena is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Philippines, United Kingdom, and 70 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Rowena is recorded 10,126 times globally, ranking it as the 5,672th most common name worldwide.
Rowena is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 1,444 occurrences, making it the 2,125th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Rowena is found among 1 in every 260 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #2,125 | 1 : 2,003 |
| Philippines | #57 | 1 : 260 |
| United Kingdom | #1,364 | 1 : 683 |
| Kuwait | #473 | 1 : 797 |
| United States of America | #3,929 | 1 : 2,630 |
| Netherlands | #1,205 | 1 : 605 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,367 | 1 : 1,692 |
| South Africa | #3,064 | 1 : 4,210 |
| Hong Kong | #680 | 1 : 869 |
| Singapore | #851 | 1 : 1,281 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rowena from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Rowena Granice Steele was an American performer, author of poetry and novels, as well as a newspaper journalist, editor, and publisher. The first novel written by a woman in California was Steele's, The Victims of Fate, a work of fiction loosely based on David C. Broderick, the preface stating: "Some of the incidents of this little story, are real facts. I had the honor of being acquainted with the hero, from my earliest childhood. First as a lad of little promise, although to use a quaint expression, King-Bee among his boy companions. After, as a young, terprising aspirant for political fame. Last, as the finished gentleman and a nation's pride." Steele was well known for the entertainments which she provided during the early days of the California Gold Rush, where, with her son, George, she acted out scenes from Shakespeare and bits of comedy. Steele died in 1901.
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