Urien Name Meaning

The name Urien is of Welsh origin. It is derived from the old Welsh name "Ureion," which means "privileged birth."

In Arthurian legend, Urien was a renowned king of Rheged, a kingdom in the Hen Ogledd (Old North), which is now modern-day Northern England and South Scotland. He was an important figure in the Welsh tales of the Mabinogion. Urien was known for his bravery, military prowess, and his alliance with the legendary King Arthur. He was considered one of the most prominent Celtic warrior-kings and a hero in Welsh literature.