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Alwina

al-WEE-nah

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

18

Peak Year

#6 in 1882

First Recorded

1882

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble friend' or 'friend of all'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Similar Names

Wilhelmina Elara Eleanor Adeline

Personality Traits

FriendlyKindLoyalNoble

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