Edwina name meaning
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What does Edwina mean?
Pleasing and Enduring Old English and German Edwina is specifically used in German, Norwegian, English, Finnish, Swedish and Danish and is used for both sexes, meaning of Edwina is "Friend of Riches, Female Version of Edwin or Wealthy Friend".
The name is celebrated on October 12th.
How do I pronounce Edwina?
e-dwi-na is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Edwina. It can also be pronounced as ed-wina.
Variants of Edwina
Eadwine, Eadwina, Edvina, Edvia
Names that rhyme with EdwinaHow popular is the name Edwina?
Edwina was a common name in United States. Over 15424 babies have been named Edwina since 1881. When at the peak of its usage in 1943,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 135 years.
Additionally, the name has been in Edwina is a unique baby name in Ireland, it had been in use since 1965 and was last seen in 2002, during its 37 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 200 names.
In 1978, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 162 on girl names chart when 41 babies were named Edwina. Over 556 people have been named Edwina in Ireland. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1966 and was able to reach the top 800 names.
In 1987, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 708 on girl names chart when 35 babies were named Edwina. Over 599 people have been named Edwina in France.
Edwina is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1364 (1996) in its 18 years run on England and Wales naming chart.
Edwina is a rare baby name in Belgium, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 2004. But Edwina is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name as well as in Ghana.
At least, 60000 people globally have carried Edwina as their given name according to our findings.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15589 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10624 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11693 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10834 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13114 | 7 |
Facts
Edwina in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 0 | 5 | 125 | 375 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
 | 0 | 5 | 58 | 70 |
 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Edwina
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Other names similar to Edwina
- Zelda - Origin of Frequently Used and All time favorite Zelda is in Germanic, Yiddish and Greek languages bestowed upon both genders used substantially in Finnish, Yiddish and Swedish, meaning of Zelda is "Life, Blessed or Happy". Celebrated name Zelda managed to bag 468th position on the list of baby girl names in 1934 in United States
- Zelma - Eternal and Famed Zelma is used mainly in Danish and Swedish, Zelma means "Feminine of Anselm or Helmet of God" and originated from Germanic is bestowed upon both sexes
- Alanna - The popular unisex name Alanna is of Celtic origin which is particulary used in English, Finnish and Danish languages, Alanna means "Rock or Dear Child"
- Adelaide - Imperishable and Loved baby girl name Adelaide is rooted from Germanic and Old High German, especially used in English and Swedish, meaning of Adelaide is "Of a Noble Kind, Noble or Fight or Of Noble Figure"
- Sammy - The commonly accepted and ever lasting unisex name Sammy means "God Heard or Heard By God" has its origin in Hebrew and English languages is used mostly in Swedish, Tamil and Norwegian
Middle names for Edwina
Here is a list of progressing and mainstream middle names that go with the baby name Edwina.
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Sibling Names for Edwina
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Famous people named Edwina
- Edwina Hayes, Irish born English singer-songwriter
- Edwina Currie, British former politician
- Edwina Sandys, British artist and sculptor
- Edwina Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, English heiress, socialite
- Edwina Booth, American actress
- Edwina Dumm, writer-artist
- Edwina Hart, Welsh Labour politician
- Edwina Brudenell, aristocrat and artist
- Edwina Elek in Jane Eyre as Actress
- Edwina Wren in Canopy as Actress
- Edwina Hadley in Draft Day as Actress
- Edwina Exton in Romper Stomper as Actress
- Edwina Follows in BeastMaster as Writer
- Edwina Moore in Romeo + Juliet as Actress
- Edwina Snowden in Black Dynamite as Actress
- Edwina Shuster acted in short Misplaced
Lists having Edwina
- Boys names beginning with E
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- Girl names that ends with -ina
- Baby Names that mean Prosperous
- Baby Names that mean Friend
- Baby Names that mean Female
- Baby Names that mean Blessed
- Baby Names that mean Wealthy
- Baby Names that mean Rich
- Baby Names that mean Wealth
- Baby Names that mean Possession