Erwin
/ER-wihn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Erwin is a English name meaning "Uncertain, possi...". The name Erwin is of Germanic origin, composed of the elements "era" (honor) or "heri" (army) and "win" (friend).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ER-wihn
IPA ˈɝˌwɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ER-wihn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Erwin
- · Erwin Rommel - German Field Marshal
- · Erwin Schrödinger - Austrian Physicist
- · Erwin Panofsky - German-American Art Historian
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