Male Name
Adalwin
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
friendship
medieval
nobility
rare German
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
Meaning & Etymology
The name Æthelwine, derived from the Old English elements 'æðel' meaning 'noble' and 'wine' meaning 'friend', signifies 'noble friend'. Its Old High German equivalent is Adalwin, which also carries the same meaning. This name reflects the values of nobility and friendship, which were highly esteemed in Anglo-Saxon and Old German cultures.
Etymology
Original Form:
Æðelwine
Evolution:
The name evolved from Old English 'Æðelwine' to its modern form 'Æthelwine', with variations such as Aethelwine and Ethelwine. The Old High German form 'Adalwin' is a cognate, indicating a shared ling...
Source:
Old English and Old High German