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Powell Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "powell" is "dweller by the pool", and is used often for "both boys and girls".
Powell Name Details
Powell is derived from the Welsh name ap Hywel, meaning 'son of Hywel.' Hywel itself is a Welsh name meaning 'eminent, conspicuous.' The name Powell has historical significance as it was the surname of a prominent medieval noble family in Wales.
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