Boy name
Edwin name meaning
“prosperous friend”
Edwin is a masculine name of Old English origin meaning prosperous friend. It comes from Ēadwine, which combines ēad, meaning prosperity, with wine, meaning friend. These two name elements supply its combined meaning, with the idea of prosperity joined to the word for a friend.
What does Edwin mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Edwin
From Old English Ēadwine, combining ēad, ‘prosperity’, and wine, ‘friend’.
Name combinations with Edwin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Edwin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Edwin as a first name
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Edwin Boni
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend with a charming presence.Meaning of each word
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Boni: pretty, attractive
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Edwin Rendy
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend, protective like a wolf shield.Meaning of each word
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Rendy: wolf shield
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Edwin Viki
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend who achieves victory.Meaning of each word
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Viki: victory
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Edwin Satryo
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend with the spirit of a knight.Meaning of each word
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Satryo: knight or warrior
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May this child become a prosperous, friendly person devoted to inner concentration.Meaning of each word
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Nara: human being, person
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Edwin Juang
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend who works hard toward goals.Meaning of each word
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
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May this child become a prosperous friend with abundance, counsel, and authority.Meaning of each word
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Zidane: increase, abundance
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
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Edwin Sian
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend who lives with wisdom.Meaning of each word
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Sian: wise; virtuous
Edwin as a middle name
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A defender of humanity, a prosperous friend carrying the pulse of life.Meaning of each word
- Sandro: defender of humankind
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
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May this child become an honored ruler, a prosperous friend steadfast in promises.Meaning of each word
- Gusti: an honorific address for a lord
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
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May this child become a prosperous friend who excels and acts well.Meaning of each word
- Dika: superior, greater
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
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A bear pictured as a prosperous friend who takes the lead.Meaning of each word
- Beno: bear
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
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A prosperous friend from Hadria, with a vast ocean in the name.Meaning of each word
- Samudra: a vast ocean
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Andrian: from Hadria
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May this child become an independent, prosperous friend with a September connection.Meaning of each word
- Anggono: alone, independent
- Edwin: prosperous friend
- Septian: associated with the month of September
Edwin as a last name
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Sintong Edwin
Interpretation
May this child become a true friend who enjoys a prosperous life.Meaning of each word
- Sintong: true, real, genuine
- Edwin: prosperous friend
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Handika Edwin
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend whose words express friendship.Meaning of each word
- Handika: speech, words
- Edwin: prosperous friend
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Jeffrey Edwin
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend who lives in peace.Meaning of each word
- Jeffrey: peace
- Edwin: prosperous friend
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Baja Edwin
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend, strong and firm like steel.Meaning of each word
- Baja: strong, hard metal
- Edwin: prosperous friend
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A prosperous friend who takes evidence as the foundation of knowledge by day.Meaning of each word
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Rino: day or daytime
- Edwin: prosperous friend
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Septian Edwin
Interpretation
May this child become a prosperous friend with a connection to September.Meaning of each word
- Septian: associated with the month of September
- Edwin: prosperous friend
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How to pronounce Edwin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦢ꧀ꦮꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮓ᮪ᮝᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Edwin a boy’s name?
Yes, Edwin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Edwin ranks #299 among boy names in our data sample (64 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Edwin
- Erwin♂Friend of the army
- Edwan♂Prosperous friend
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Erwan♂Yew tree
- Edwar♂Guardian of wealth
- Eddie♂Short form of names beginning with Ed-
- Edhi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Eddi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edhie♂Short form of names beginning with Ed-
- Edie♂Short form of names beginning with Ed-
- Elvin♂Elf friend
- Ervin♂Friend of the army
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Iqbal♂Good fortune, success in life
- Bachtiar♂Fortunate, lucky
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Imron♂Prosperity, flourishing condition
- Marzuki♂One granted sustenance
- Untung♂Good fortune, gain
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Edwin
- Edwin · b. 1978
- Edwin Adrian Sumantha · b. 1975
- Edwin Manansang · b. 1965
- A. Edwin Kawilarang · b. 1954
- Edwin Lau · b. 1982
- Edwin Soeryadjaya · b. 1949
- Teuku Edwin · b. 1970
- Edwin · b. 1963
- Edwin · b. 1969
- Edwin Marshal Syarif · b. 1975
- Edwin Pamimpin Situmorang · b. 1952
- Edwin Pratama Putra
FAQ about the name Edwin
What is the meaning of Edwin?
Edwin means prosperous friend. From Old English Ēadwine, combining ēad, ‘prosperity’, and wine, ‘friend’.
Is Edwin a boy’s name?
Yes, Edwin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Edwin?
Edwin is of European origin.
How many syllables does Edwin have?
Edwin has 2 syllables (Ed-win) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Edwin?
Edwin ranks #299 among boy names in our data sample (64 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Edwin?
Some ideas: Edwin Boni; Sandro Edwin Nadi; Sintong Edwin.
Famous people named Edwin?
Notable people named Edwin include Edwin, Edwin Adrian Sumantha, Edwin Manansang.
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