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The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" (rich, blessed) and "wine" (friend). The original Anglo-Saxon

Anglo-Saxon

Anglo-Saxon may refer to:* Anglo-Saxons, a group that invaded Britain** Old English, their language** Anglo-Saxon England, their history, one of various ships* White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, an ethnicity* Anglo-Saxon economy, modern macroeconomic term...

form is Eadwine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures.

Edwin may refer to:
People

Anglo-Saxon Edwins and Eadwines Edwin Edwin of Northumbria Edwin , also known as Eadwine or Æduini, was the King of Deira and Bernicia – which later became known as Northumbria – from about 616 until his death. He converted to Christianity and was baptised in 627; after he fell at the Battle of Hatfield Chase, he was venerated as a saint.Edwin was the son... (died 632 or 633), King of Northumbria and Christian saint Edwin, son of Edward the Elder Edwin, son of Edward the Elder Edwin was the younger son of King Edward the Elder and Ælfflæd, his second wife. He drowned at sea in circumstances which are unclear.... (died 933) Eadwine of Sussex Eadwine of Sussex Eadwine was a king of Sussex. His death was recorded in 982 and he was buried Abingdon Abbey in Berkshire, where one version of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was compiled. According to the abbey’s records, in which he was called princeps Australium Saxonum, Eadwinus nomine, he bequeathed estates to... (died 982), King of Sussex Eadwine of Abingdon Eadwine of Abingdon Eadwine was Abbot of Abingdon.Eadwine was the brother of Ealdorman Ælfric Cild, who purchased the abbacy for him in 985; he died in 990 .... (died 990), Abbot of Abingdon Edwin, Earl of Mercia Edwin, Earl of Mercia Edwin was the elder brother of Morcar, Earl of Northumbria, son of Ælfgār, Earl of Mercia and grandson of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. He succeeded to his father's title and responsibilities on Ælfgār's death in 1062... (died 1071), brother-in-law of Harold Godwinson (Harold II) NEWLIN
More recent Edwins Edwin (musician) Edwin (musician) Edwin is a Canadian alternative rock singer and solo artist from Toronto, and former lead vocalist for I Mother Earth. He was on the band's first two albums, and was also on the majority of the songs on Victor, a 1996 side project from Alex Lifeson of Rush. He went solo in late 1997 and released... , Canadian musician Edwin Eugene Aldrin, better known as Buzz Aldrin Buzz Aldrin Buzz Aldrin is an American mechanical engineer, retired United States Air Force pilot and astronaut who was the Lunar Module pilot on Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing in history... , American astronaut Edwin Howard Armstrong American inventor Edwin Booth Edwin Booth Edwin Thomas Booth was a famous 19th century American actor who toured throughout America and the major capitals of Europe, performing Shakespearean plays. In 1869 he founded Booth's Theatre in New York, a spectacular theatre that was quite modern for its time... , Shakespearean actor Edwin Cassiani Edwin Cassiani Edwin Cassiani Tejedor is a retired male boxer from Colombia, who competed in the light-welterweight division during his career... , Colombian boxer Edwin Centeno Edwin Centeno Edwin Centeno is a male race walker from Peru. He competed for his native country at the 2003 Pan American Games. He set his personal best in the men's 20 km race walk in Lima on March 19, 2005.... , Peruvian race walker Edwin L. Elwood Edwin L. Elwood Edwin L. Elwood was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry during the Indian Wars... (1847-1907), American soldier Edwin Haslam Edwin Haslam Edwin Haslam is a physical organic chemist and an author of books on polyphenols. He is an alumnus of Sir John Deane's College in Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom.... (born 1932), a physical organic chemist and an author of books on polyphenols Edwin N. Hubbell Edwin N. Hubbell Edwin Nelson Hubbell was an American politician in New York and Michigan. He was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, representing the 13th congressional district in the 39th congress.Edwin N. Hubbell was born in Coxsackie, Greene County, New York... , American politician Edwin Hubble Edwin Hubble Edwin Powell Hubble was an American astronomer who profoundly changed the understanding of the universe by confirming the existence of galaxies other than the Milky Way - our own galaxy... , American astronomer for whom the Hubble Telescope is named Isiah Edwin Leopold, known as Ed Wynn Ed Wynn Ed Wynn was a popular American comedian and actor noted for his Perfect Fool comedy character, his pioneering radio show of the 1930s, and his later career as a dramatic actor.... , 20th century American comic Edwin McCain Edwin McCain Edwin McCain is an American singer-songwriter and musician.-Career:While his albums are released under his name, he does have a permanent band, referred to as the Edwin McCain Band... , Musician Edwin Meese Edwin Meese Edwin "Ed" Meese, III is an attorney, law professor, and author who served in official capacities within the Ronald Reagan Gubernatorial Administration , the Reagan Presidential Transition Team , and the Reagan White House , eventually rising to hold the position of the 75th Attorney General of... , American Attorney General Edwin Mosquera Edwin Mosquera Edwin Orlando Mosquera Roa is a male weightlifter from Colombia. He won a silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games for his native South American country. Mosquera represented Colombia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China.-References:*... , Colombian weightlifter Edwin Orozco Edwin Orozco Edwin Armando Orozco Toro is a male professional road racing cyclist from Colombia.-Career:200220042005... , Colombian road cyclist Edwin van der Sar Edwin van der Sar Edwin van der Sar OON is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper for AFC Ajax, Juventus, Fulham and Manchester United. He is the most capped player in the Netherlands national football team's history... , Dutch football (soccer) goalkeeper Edwin Vurens Edwin Vurens Edwin Vurens is a Dutch football manager who currently coaches Dutch amateur side SV ARC. Vurens is a former international player who played professionally as a striker for clubs in the Netherlands and Switzerland.-Playing career:... , Dutch football (soccer) player Edwin Wijeyeratne Edwin Wijeyeratne Sir Edwin Aloysius Perera Wijeyeratne, KBE was a Sri Lankan politician, diplomat, and one of the founding members of United National Party. He was a Senator and Cabinet Minister of Home Affairs and Rural Development in the government of DS Senanayake... , Sri Lankan cabinet minister Edwin Moses Edwin Moses Edwin Corley Moses is an American track and field athlete who won gold medals in the 400 metre hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses won 107 consecutive finals and set the world record in his event four times... , Athlete NEWLIN

Fictional people

Edwin, a Doctor who turns out to be a psychopathic killer in the 2010 film Predators
Edwin the Old
Aun
Ane, On, One, Auchun or Aun the Old , English: Edwin, was a mythical Swedish king of the House of Yngling, the ancestors of Norway's first king, Harald Fairhair...

, mythical Swedish king
Edwin Jarvis
Edwin Jarvis
Edwin Jarvis is a fictional supporting character in the Marvel Comics titles, The Avengers, Iron Man, and Spider-Man.-Publication history:...

, fictional Marvel Comics supporting character
Edwin Odesseiron, fictional wizard in the game Baldur's Gate

Other uses

Edwin, California
Edwin, California
Edwin is an unincorporated community in Amador County, California. It is located west-northwest of Ione on the Southern Pacific Railroad, at an elevation of 282 feet ....

, community in Amador County
1046 Edwin
1046 Edwin
1046 Edwin is an asteroid. It was discovered by George Van Biesbroeck on December 1, 1924. Its provisional designation was 1924 UA. It was named after the discoverer's son, Edwin van Biesbroeck....

, asteroid discovered by George Van Biesbroeck and named after his son
Eadwine Psalter, 12th century English illuminated manuscript, named after its scribe
Edwin (clothing), Japanese garment brand
Edwin (ship)
Edwin (ship)
The Edwin was a ship that was wrecked near Cape Hawke, New South Wales, Australia in late June 1816.Edwin was a schooner of 15 tons and owned by John Palmer in Sydney. It was under the command of Captain R Matthews when it sailed from Sydney for the Hawkesbury on 10 June 1816...

, 15-ton schooner wrecked near Cape Hawke, New South Wales, Australia, in late June 1816
EDWin, electronics design for Windows
Edwin, an Emacs-like editor built into MIT/GNU Scheme
MIT/GNU Scheme
MIT/GNU Scheme is a free software Scheme implementation.MIT/GNU Scheme was free software even before the Free Software Foundation and GNU General Public License existed.It has a built-in Emacs-like editor called Edwin....

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