Ludwin
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ludwin
Ludwin is a Germanic name composed of the elements "lud" (meaning "people" or "famous") and "win" (meaning "friend"), thus meaning "friend of the people" or "famous friend." The name was historically used in Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultures during the medieval period, with particular prominence in England and Germany, though it has become relatively uncommon in modern times.
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Etymology
Ludwin is a Germanic name composed of the elements "lud" (meaning "people" or "famous") and "win" (meaning "friend"), thus meaning "friend of the people" or "famous friend." The name was historically used in Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultures during the medieval period, with particular prominence in England and Germany, though it has become relatively uncommon in modern times.
Ludwin currently ranks #8,659 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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