Save Type Surname (from given name & from nickname) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈkwiːn/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From a given name that was derived from Old English cwen meaning "queen, woman". In some occurrences it may have been a nickname. Categories bands, Crosby Stills Nash Young lyrics, English nouns, English verbs, fast food chains, leadership, NBA players, noble titles, royalty, Townes Van Zandt songs, TTC stations, word names