Irwin
English
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Etymology
editFrom a medieval given name Erwin, Old English eofor (“boar”) + wine (“friend”), the latter of which is from Proto-West Germanic *wini.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editIrwin (plural Irwins)
- A Scottish or Irish surname originating as a patronymic.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
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