Edwar
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Edwar
The name 'Edwar' is a variant of 'Edward', meaning "wealthy guard" or "prosperous protector," derived from the Old English elements *ead* (wealth, fortune) and *weard* (guard).
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Etymology
The name 'Edwar' is a variant of 'Edward', meaning "wealthy guard" or "prosperous protector," derived from the Old English elements *ead* (wealth, fortune) and *weard* (guard). It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Christian communities, notably as a transliteration of Edward in the Middle East, with historical ties to English royalty such as King Edward the Confessor.
Edwar currently ranks #11,034 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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