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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɑz.wɪn/; British English /ˈɒz.wɪn/

Oswin

This name comes from the Old English elements os "god" and wine "friend".

Quick answer

Oswin is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɑz.wɪn/; British English /ˈɒz.wɪn/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɑz.wɪn/; British English /ˈɒz.wɪn/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Old English elements os "god" and wine "friend". Saint Oswin was a 7th-century king of Northumbria. After the Norman Conquest this name was used less, and it died out after the 14th century. It was briefly revived in the 19th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english