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Erwin

Name Origin

Erwin is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements 'erwin', meaning 'friend' or 'true friend', and '-'- meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. Therefore, Erwin traditionally means 'true warrior' or 'friend of the army'.

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Famous People

Erwin Rommel (1891-1944)

Military commander

  • Field Marshal in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II.
  • Known as the 'Desert Fox' for his exploits in North Africa.

Erwin Schrödinger (1887-1961)

Physicist

  • Developed the Schrödinger equation which describes how the quantum state of a physical system changes over time.
  • Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933 for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

Erwin Chargaff (1905-2002)

Biochemist

  • Discovered Chargaff's rules, which state that in DNA the amount of guanine is equal to cytosine and the amount of adenine is equal to thymine.

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Sibling Names

Gertrude

Both Erwin and Gertrude are classic German names with a vintage charm, creating a harmonious sibling pairing.

August

Sharing a strong Germanic origin, August complements Erwin with its dignified and timeless quality.

Clara

Both Erwin and Clara have a gentle yet sturdy feel, suggesting strength and kindness in equal measure.