Edwina
ed-WEE-nah
Popularity
#15889
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
15,457
Peak Year
#364 in 1943
First Recorded
1881
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A feminine form of Edwin, meaning 'rich friend' or 'prosperous friend'. It is derived from Old English elements.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Edwina Currie
British politician and writer
Edwina Mountbatten
British heiress and socialite
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