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Edwina

ed-WEE-nah

Popularity

#15889

stable

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.

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Numerology

6

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

Nicknames

Personality Traits

LoyalGenerousIntelligentWise

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