Names Erwin

Erwin

Found 3 entry about "Erwin"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Erwin means "friend of honor" or "honorable friend."

Pronunciation

EHR-veen(German)
EHR-vin(Dutch)
EHR-vyeen(Polish)
Erwin is typically pronounced "ER-wen" or "UR-wen" with the stress on the first syllable.

Popularity

While Erwin has never been a particularly popular name globally, it remains a well-loved name in its country of origin, Germany. It has also been used with some frequency in Austria and Switzerland, and has gained some popularity in the United States in recent years, particularly in the Midwest.

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Erwin Name meanings & History

Erwin has Germanic roots and is derived from the elements "er" which means "honor" and "win" which means "friend." It is also linked to the Old English name Eoforwine. The name Erwin means "friend of honor" or "honorable friend.". Derived from the Old German name Hariwini, composed of the elements heri "army" and wini "friend". It may have merged somewhat with the name Eberwin. A notable bearer was Erwin Schrödinger (1887-1961), an Austrian physicist who made contributions to quantum theory. Erwin is a name that can be used in a variety of ways. It pairs well with traditional names, but can also be paired with more modern-sounding names to create a unique and interesting combination. It is a particularly good choice for parents who are looking for a strong and meaningful name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Erwin: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Erwin:

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

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

W: Willful,Wishful,Wild,Wonderful,Wonderment

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

Erwin is:

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Famous People

Several famous people have been given the name Erwin, including Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger and German composer Erwin Schulhoff. Another notable bearer of the name is Erwin Rommel, a German field marshal during World War II.