Erwin

Q: Meaning of Erwin?

Erwin means 'friend of the army' (from Old High German 'heri' = warrior/army + 'wini' = friend) and 'friend of the wild boar' or 'a friend as strong as a wild boar' (from Old High German 'ebur' = wild boar + 'wini' = friend). The first name element is as well derived from Proto-Germanic 'aria' meaning 'noble' or 'êra' meaning 'glory'.

♂ Name Erwin – origin, meaning & pronunciation of the name Erwin

Erwin is a ♂ male name.

Origin of Erwin

Erwin is considered a modern variant of the given name Herwin, which is of Old High German origin. Erwin is as well considered a derivation of the Old High German name Eberwin.

Meaning of Erwin

Erwin means “friend of the army” (from Old High German “heri” = warrior/army + “wini” = friend) and “friend of the wild boar” or “a friend as strong as a wild boar” (from Old High German “ebur” = wild boar + “wini” = friend). The first name element is as well derived from Proto-Germanic “aria” meaning “noble” or “êra” meaning “glory”.