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BoyPronounced German /ˈɛʁ.viːn/; Dutch /ˈɛr.ʋɪn/; Polish /ˈɛr.vin/Dutch language family

Erwin

This name is derived from the Old German name Hariwini, composed of the elements heri "army" and wini "friend".

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Erwin is a boy name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈɛʁ.viːn/; Dutch /ˈɛr.ʋɪn/; Polish /ˈɛr.vin/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationGerman /ˈɛʁ.viːn/; Dutch /ˈɛr.ʋɪn/; Polish /ˈɛr.vin/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is 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.

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Usage: german, dutch, polish, germanic

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