Alwina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Alwina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Alwina is the feminine variant of the Old High German name Alwin, which can be traced back to the forms Adalwin or Albwin. The name is often translated as 'the noble friend' or 'the friend of elves'.
What does the name Alwina mean?
Alwina is a feminine derivation of the Old High German name Alwin, which is related to Adalwin or Albwin. Translated, the name means 'the noble friend' or 'the friend of elves' as well as 'the friend of spirits'. Its origin lies in Old High German. The first part of the name consists of alb or alf, which means 'elf', 'spirit being', 'nature spirit', as well as adal for 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'the nobility' or 'of noble descent'. The second component, wini, stands for 'friend'. The name experienced a revival at the beginning of the 19th century. There are also variants such as Alwine, Alwy, Alwyne, Alwynn, Elwina, and Elwine.
Where does the name Alwina come from?
The name Alwina has its roots in Old High German and means 'the noble friend' or 'the friend of elves'. It consists of the elements alb or alf, which means 'the elf', 'the nature spirit', as well as adal, which stands for 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'nobility' or 'of noble descent', and wini, which means 'friend'. The linguistic features can be found in German, Dutch, and Polish.
How do you pronounce Alwina?
The pronunciation of Alwina is soft and smooth. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Al-WI-na' [alˈviːna], with the first syllable having a calm, dark timbre. The stressed syllable '-wi-' gives the name brightness, while the gentle '-na' allows the sound to harmoniously fade out. Alwina thus appears elegant and soft – melodic, friendly, and tradition-conscious.
When is the name day of Alwina?
The name day of Alwina is celebrated on February 5, March 28, May 26, and December 16.
Popularity
In Germany, Alwina is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210 on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2017 at position 1,518. In the last ten years, Alwina has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it at 2,565 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,404.
Nicknames & pet names
Aelwchen / Ally / Alwa / Alwi / Alwinchen / Alwinka / Alwischa / Alwo / Alwonchen / Wina / Winny
Similar first names
Famous people
- Alwina Gossauer (Dutch photographer)
- Alwina Hinrichsen (writer from the USA)
- Alwina Kowa (model)
- Alwina Valleria (opera singer from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Alwina
Where does the name Alwina come from?
The name Alwina has its roots in Old High German and is a feminine derivation of the name Alwin.
What does the name Alwina mean?
Alwina means something like 'the noble friend' or 'the friend of elves' and consists of elements for 'elf' and 'noble' as well as 'friend'.
How popular is the name Alwina?
Alwina experienced a revival at the beginning of the 19th century and is now used in various variants such as Alwine or Elwina.