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Oswin.

A male given name from Old English.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈɒzwɪn/
  1. A male given name from Old English. Oswine of Deira, 7th century King of Deira.

    historical
  2. A male given name from Old English. Oswin (1810 ship), 19th century British ship.

    historical
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old English Oswine, from ōs (“god, deity”) + wine (“friend”).

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