Malwina
Polish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Malwina
Malwina is derived from the Germanic elements "mal" (meaning bad or unfortunate) and "wina" (meaning friend), literally translating to "unfortunate friend" or alternatively interpreted through Old English roots as a feminine form related to "Malvin." The name is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, where it gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, with notable historical usage among Polish nobility and intellectuals.
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Etymology
Malwina is derived from the Germanic elements "mal" (meaning bad or unfortunate) and "wina" (meaning friend), literally translating to "unfortunate friend" or alternatively interpreted through Old English roots as a feminine form related to "Malvin." The name is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, where it gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, with notable historical usage among Polish nobility and intellectuals.
Malwina currently ranks #19,428 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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