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Malvin is a boy's name of English origin that has been used in Germany since the 1980s. It derives from Melvin, a name that traces back to the Scottish surname Melville and originally comes from Norman nobles from the French place name Malleville.
What does the name Malvin mean?
The name Malvin is an English variant that traces back to Melvin. The roots of the name Melvin lead back to the Scottish surname Melville and a French place name. Malvin is often translated as 'the bad village' or 'the bad town'. This meaning originates from Old French, where 'mal' means 'bad', 'difficult', or 'annoying' and 'ville' means 'the village' or 'the town'. Additionally, Malvin is a form of Malwin, a newer spelling of the old German name Madalwin. In this context, it is understood as 'the just friend', 'the friendly advisor in court', or loosely translated as 'the friend of justice'. The origins of the two-part name lie in Old High German, derived from 'mahal' meaning 'the court place', 'the assembly' and 'wini' meaning 'the friend'. Other variants include Melvyn and Melwyn. Feminine forms of the name are Malwine, Malwina, Malvina, Malvine, and Melvina.
Where does the name Malvin come from?
Malvin is a masculine first name whose etymology lies in both Old French and Old High German. The meanings are 'the just friend' or 'the bad village'. In Old French, the name consists of the elements 'mal' (bad, difficult, annoying) and 'ville' (the village, the town), while in Old High German it consists of 'mahal' (the court place, the assembly) and 'wini' (the friend). The language of the name is English.
How do you pronounce Malvin?
Malvin is pronounced like 'Mal-vin'.
Popularity
In Germany, Malvin is one of the rarer first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2006 at 930th place. In the last ten years, Malvin has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it at 3,392nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,906th.
Nicknames & pet names
Malvi / Melle / Vin
Famous people
- Malvin Gray Johnson (American artist)
- Malvin Hunter (American footballer)
- Malvin Kamara (British footballer)
- Malvin Ruderman (American physicist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Malvin
What is the origin of the name Malvin?
Malvin has its roots in Old French and Old High German. It consists of the elements 'mal' (bad) and 'ville' (village) as well as 'mahal' (court place) and 'wini' (friend).
What does the name Malvin mean?
Malvin is often translated as 'the bad village' or 'the just friend', depending on the linguistic origin.
How popular is the name Malvin?
The name Malvin is less common in some countries, especially in the English-speaking world, but is experiencing a gradual increase in popularity.