Boy name
Edwan name meaning
“prosperous friend”
Edwan is a masculine name commonly linked to Edwin and the meaning prosperous friend. In this derivation, its source is Old English ēad, meaning prosperity, and wine, meaning friend. Edwan may be a variant of Edwin, carrying the combined meaning of those two elements.
What does Edwan mean?
Prosperous friend
In Indonesian: sahabat yang makmur
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Edwan
May be a variant of Edwin, from Old English ēad, ‘prosperity’, and wine, ‘friend’.
| Starts with | E |
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How to pronounce Edwan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦢ꧀ꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮓ᮪ᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Edwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Edwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Edwan ranks #3,979 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Edwan
Famous people named Edwan
- Edwan Kardena · b. 1962
- Edwan Kustiwa
- Edwan Morita Pasaribu · b. 1966
- Edwan Syaiful
FAQ about the name Edwan
What is the meaning of Edwan?
Edwan means prosperous friend. May be a variant of Edwin, from Old English ēad, ‘prosperity’, and wine, ‘friend’.
Is Edwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Edwan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Edwan have?
Edwan has 2 syllables (Ed-wan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Edwan?
Edwan ranks #3,979 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Edwan?
Notable people named Edwan include Edwan Kardena, Edwan Kustiwa, Edwan Morita Pasaribu.
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