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BoyGermanic

Alwin

AL-win

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

896

Peak Year

#26 in 1915

First Recorded

1895

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Alwin is a Germanic name composed of the elements 'ala' meaning 'all' and 'win' meaning 'friend'. Thus, Alwin means 'friend of all' or 'beloved friend'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alwin Nikolais

    American choreographer, dancer, and artist

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Personality Traits

friendlykindgenerousloyal

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