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Boy's nameOrigin: Old English, GermanicName day: 4 OctoberName day in 3 European calendars

Edvin

[ˈɛdvin]

Edvin is a handsome masculine name of Old English origin, widely known as a variant of Edwin. It bridges historic lineage with a crisp, modern sound that travels effortlessly across cultures. A charming choice for parents looking for a friendly and distinguished name.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Edvin
Czech:
Edvin
Hungarian:
Edvin
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Edvin
Other world variants:
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Opposite gender version:
Girl's name: Edvina

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Edvin means “friend of wealth” or more broadly “prosperous, happy friend”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Edvin je variantom anglického mena Edwin, ktoré pochádza zo staroanglického mena Eadwine. Tvoria ho prvky ēad (bohatstvo, blahobyt, šťastie) a wine (priateľ), preto sa vykladá ako „priateľ bohatstva“ alebo „šťastný či požehnaný priateľ“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Edvin is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

EDVIN

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

14 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
11 March
NórskoŠvédsko
4 October
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɛdvin]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Edvin
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Edvina
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Edvinovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Edvina
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Edvin!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Edvinovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Edvinom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
EdkoEdvinkoEdiEdo
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Edvin
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Edvin! Edvinko! Edko! Edi!

Notable figures named Edvin

23

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Edvin Kanka Ćudić
BA
born 1988Notable Figure

Bosnian human rights activist

Edvin Laine
FI
1905 – 1989Historical Figure

Finnish film director (1905-1989)

Edvin Marton
HU
born 1974Notable Figure

Hungarian musician

Edvin Adolphson
SE
1893 – 1979Historical Figure

Swedish actor and director (1893-1979)

Edvin Anger
SE
born 2002Notable Figure

Swedish cross-country skier

Edvin Kallstenius
SE
1881 – 1967Historical Figure

Swedish composer and arranger (1881–1967)

Edvin Kurtulus
XK
born 2000Notable Figure

Kosovan footballer

Edvin Endre
SE
born 1994Notable Figure

Swedish actor

Test how Edvin sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

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2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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