Oswin

At a Glance

Meaning

'god' + 'friend' — i.e., 'God's friend'

Origin

Old English

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

OZ-winListen

Oswin is an Old English name built from two parts: 'god' and 'friend', which together read as 'God's friend'. You may come across a claim that it means 'divine courage', but that isn't right, because the second element (wine) means 'friend', not 'courage'. It's pronounced OZ-win (/ˈɒzwɪn/).

Meaning & Origin of Oswin

Meaning: 'god' + 'friend' — i.e., 'God's friend'.

Origin: Old English.

A common claim: commonly glossed 'God's friend'; one source also links it to 'divine courage' Actually: 'Divine courage' is inaccurate — the second element (wine) means 'friend,' not 'courage.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Oswin

Popularity of Oswin

Oswin ranked #3948 in the U.S. in 2024, with 28 babies given the name. Its highest ranking was #3861 in 2018, also with 28 babies, so it has stayed in roughly the same quiet range in recent years.

Names Like Oswin

These names have followed a similar path to Oswin in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Aasiyah
• Renly
• Rhylan
• Vega
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• Roczen

FAQ

What does the name Oswin mean?

‘god’ + ‘friend’ — i.e., ‘God’s friend’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Oswin?

Oswin is pronounced OZ-win (IPA: /ˈɒzwɪn/).

Is Oswin a popular name right now?

Oswin is near its all-time peak (#3861 in 2018), ranked #3948 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)

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