Erwin

Meaning & origin

The name Erwin originates from Old High German and means "the friend of the army". It is composed of the elements "er" for "army" and "win" for "friend". The name was particularly popular in the Middle Ages and is still widespread in many European countries today. Erwin is a powerful and strong name that represents loyalty and unity.

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Famous people with the first name Erwin

• Erwin Rommel German field marshal and commander of the German Afrika Korps
• Erwin Schrödinger Austrian physicist and Nobel laureate
• Erwin brothers Person
• Stuart Erwin American actor
• Bill Erwin American actor
• Mike Erwin American actor

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