Edvin

Edvin is a variant of the old English name Edwin and has Nordic, Bosnian, and Albanian roots. The name is composed of the Old English terms ead, meaning 'wealth, inheritance', and wine, meaning 'friend', and can thus be interpreted as 'the friend of wealth' or 'the wealthy friend'.

What does the name Edvin mean?

Edvin is a modified form of the traditional English name Edwin and is primarily found in Nordic, Bosnian, and Albanian contexts. The Old English words ead for 'wealth, inheritance' and wine for 'friend' form the basis of the name, explaining the meaning 'the friend of wealth' or 'the wealthy friend'. The female counterpart of the name is Edvina.

Where does the name Edvin come from?

The name Edvin has its origins in Old English and is understood as a masculine first name, whose meaning relates to 'the friend of wealth' or 'the wealthy friend'.

How do you pronounce Edvin?

Edvin is a two-syllable name with a clear structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Ed-win' [ˈɛdvɪn]. The name begins with a bright E sound that conveys openness. The combination of the consonants '-dv' gives Edvin a distinctive note, while the final 'n' harmoniously rounds off the sound. This makes the name sound Nordic and modern, conveying stability and presence.

When is the name day of Edvin?

The name days for Edvin fall on March 4, October 4, and October 12.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Edvin is quite popular and currently ranks 1,420th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 912th. In the last ten years, the name has been newly assigned around 210 times, placing it 1,528th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,570th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eddy / Ede / Edo / Vinni

Famous people

• Edvin Adolphson (actor from Sweden)
• Edvin Berg (Swedish singer)
• Edvin Biukovic (Croatian illustrator)
• Edvin Hansen (Danish footballer)
• Edvin Hevonkoski (American sculptor)
• Edvin Kallstenius (composer from South Korea)
• Edvin Laine (film director from Finland)
• Edvin Liveric (American actor)
• Edvin Marton (Hungarian composer)
• Edvin Mathiasson (Swedish wrestler)
• Edvin Mattiasson (Swedish wrestler)
• Edvin Murati (Albanian footballer)
• Edvin Öhrström (Swedish sculptor)
• Edvin Ohrstrom (sculptor from Sweden)
• Edvin Ozolin (Russian sprinter)
• Edvin Sabri Murati (footballer)
• Edvin Sugarev (Bulgarian poet)
• Edvin Vesterby (Swedish wrestler)
• Edvin Wide (Swedish athlete)
• Tor Edvin Dahl (Norwegian writer)