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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rich friend
- Origin
- Old English (feminine form of Edwin)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ed-WEE-nah
Edwina means "rich friend" and comes from Old English, as the feminine form of Edwin. It's pronounced ed-WEE-nah (/ɛdˈwiːnə/), with the stress on the middle syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Edwina
Meaning: Rich friend.
Origin: Old English (feminine form of Edwin).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Edwina
ed-WEE-nahIPA /ɛdˈwiːnə/
Popularity of Edwina
Edwina peaked at #379 in 1943, when 364 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #15889, with just 5 babies, in Social Security records that run from 1881 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Edwina mean?
Rich friend. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Edwina?
Edwina is pronounced ed-WEE-nah (IPA: /ɛdˈwiːnə/).
Is Edwina a popular name right now?
Edwina peaked at #379 in 1943 and is ranked #15889 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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