What Does the Name Edwin Mean
The name Edwin comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Edwin below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Edwin Name Meaning
English, DutchMeans "rich friend" from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend". This was the name of a 7th-century Northumbrian king, regarded as a saint. After the Norman conquest the name...
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