First name Edwin - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
4. March, 4 October
Meaning
The male first name Edwin originates from Old High German and means "the friend of wealth". It is composed of the words "ead" for "wealth" and "wine" for "friend". The name is mainly popular in England and Scandinavia and has a long tradition. In Germanic mythology, Edwin is also the name of a god associated with wealth and prosperity.