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Name Origin

Lewin is a masculine given name of German origin. It's derived from the Old High German elements 'liut' meaning 'people' and 'win' meaning 'friend' or 'hero'. Therefore, Lewin traditionally means 'friend of the people' or 'heroic people.'

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Famous People

Kurt Lewin (1890-1947)

Psychologist

  • Pioneer of social psychology
  • Developed field theory
  • Contributed to action research and group dynamics

Lewin Nyatanga (1980-)

Footballer

  • Played for several professional clubs including Hull City and Derby County
  • Represented Zimbabwe national team