Edwina

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Edwina is a feminine form of the name Edwin which means “rich friend” or “prosperous friend”.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Edwina is ed-WIN-ə.
ehd-WEEN-ə,
ehd-WIN-ə
Popularity
Edwina is a less common name, and its popularity has been fluctuating over the years. It is more common in the United States and Great Britain but is not among the top 1000 most popular names in either country.

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Edwina Name meanings & History

Edwina is a feminine form of the name Edwin which means “rich friend” or “prosperous friend”. Feminine form of Edwin. Edwina is a name that is commonly used as a first name for females. It is a name that has a classic and elegant feel to it and is regarded as a stylish choice for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Edwina: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Edwina:

E: Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Expressive

D: Determined,Doting,Daddy,Domestic,Dutiful,Demanding

W: Wonderful,Wonderment,Wishful,Wild,Willful

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

N: Nutrition,Nice,Nervous,Neat,Nitpicking,Nagging,Neurosis

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Angry

Edwina is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Edwina are Edwina Currie(British politician), and Edwina Tops-Alexander(Australian equestrian).

2.) Edwina (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) prospering female

Other Forms: Eddi, Eddy, Edwena, Edwenna, Edwyna, Edwynna


3.) EDWINA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Feminine form of Edwin, which is derived from Eadwine, an Old English compound name composed of the elements ead (prosperity, fortune, riches) and wine (friend): hence, “prosperous friend.” The name was borne by the wife of Earl Mountbatten, the former Edwina Ashley. (ED-WEE-NAH)


4.) Edwina (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) prosperous friend. See also Winnie.

Other Forms: Eddwina, Eddwinah, Eddwine, Eddwyn, Eddwyna, Eddwynah, Eddwyne, Eddy, Edween, Edweena, Edweenah, Edweene, Edwena, Edwinah, Edwine, Edwinna, Edwinnah, Edwinne, Edwyn, Edwyna, Edwynah, Edwyne, Edwynn


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