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Edwin
EHD-wihn
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A male given name of Old English origin, roughly meaning "wealthy friend."
"Her grandfather, Edwin, immigrated in the 1950s."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional English first name for men.
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Etymology
From Old English Eadwine, combining ead ("wealth, fortune") and wine ("friend").