Edvin is a male given name. In the

Balkans The Balkans ( , ), corresponding partially with the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throug ...

, Edvin is popular among

Bosniaks The Bosniaks (, Cyrillic script, Cyrillic: Бошњаци, ; , ) are a South Slavs, South Slavic ethnic group native to the Southeast European historical region of Bosnia (region), Bosnia, today part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and who sha ...

and

Croats The Croats (; , ) are a South Slavs, South Slavic ethnic group native to Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and other neighboring countries in Central Europe, Central and Southeastern Europe who share a common Croatian Cultural heritage, ancest ...

in the former Yugoslav nations. It is also popular among

Albanians The Albanians are an ethnic group native to the Balkan Peninsula who share a common Albanian ancestry, Albanian culture, culture, Albanian history, history and Albanian language, language. They are the main ethnic group of Albania and Kosovo, ...

and

Bulgarians Bulgarians (, ) are a nation and South Slavs, South Slavic ethnic group native to Bulgaria and its neighbouring region, who share a common Bulgarian ancestry, culture, history and language. They form the majority of the population in Bulgaria, ...

. The name is a modification to the name

Edwin The name Edwin means "wealth-friend". It comes from (wealth, good fortune) and (friend). Thus the Old English form is Ēadwine, a name widely attested in early medieval England. Edwina is the feminine form of the name. Notable people and char ...

, and it holds the same meaning of "wealthy friend." This region also has a female equivalent: Edvina.

Given name

* Edvin Alten (1876–1967), Norwegian judge * Edvin Austbø (born 2005), Norwegian footballer * Edvin Biuković (1969–1999), Croatian comics artist * Edvin Hagberg (1875–1947), Swedish sailor and Olympic competitor * Edvin Hevonkoski (1923–2009), Finnish sculptor and contemporary artist * Edvin Kallstenius (1881–1967), Swedish composer and arranger * Edvin Karlsson (1883-1932), Swedish politician * Edvin Kurtulus (born 2000), Swedish professional footballer *

Edvin Laine Edvin Armas Laine (13 July 1905 – 18 November 1989) was a Finnish film director and actor. Laine was born Bovellán. Laine directed a comedy '' Aaltoska orkaniseeraa'' and family film ''Sleeping Beauty'', both in 1949. '' The Unknown Sold ...

(1905–1989), Finnish film director *

Edvin Landsem Edvin Landsem (27 February 1925 – 31 August 2004) was a Norwegian cross-country skier. Competing in the 50 km event he finished seventh at the 1952 Winter Olympics, fifth at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and 15th at the 1 ...

(1925–2004), Norwegian cross country skier * Edvin Liveric (born 1970), Croatian actor *

Edvin Kanka Ćudić Edvin Kanka Ćudić (; born 31 December 1988) is a Bosnian human rights activist, martial artist and journalist who is best known as the leader of the UDIK, a non-governmental organisation campaigning for human rights and reconciliation in the ...

(born 1988), Bosnian human rights activist * Edvin Marton (born 1974), Hungarian composer and violinist * Edvin Mattiasson (1890–1975), Swedish wrestler * Edvin Ozolin (born 1939), Soviet-Russian sprinter * Edvin Paulsen (1889–1963), Norwegian gymnast * Edvin Kristaq Rama (born 1964), Albanian politician *

Edvin Ryding Lars Edvin Folke Ryding (born 4 February 2003) is a Swedish actor. He is best known internationally for his starring role as Prince Wilhelm in the Netflix teen drama series ''Young Royals'' (2021–2024). He featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30, ' ...

(born 2003), Swedish actor * Edvin Sugarev (born 1953), Bulgarian politician *

Edvin Tiemroth Edvin Tiemroth (18 February 1915 – 16 November 1984) was a Danish actor and film director. He appeared in 15 films between 1939 and 1976. He also directed 13 films between 1954 and 1974. His 1960 co-directed film ''The Last Winter (1960 fi ...

(1915–1984), Danish actor and film director *

Edvin Wide Emil Edvin Wide (22 February 1896 – 19 June 1996) was a Swedish middle-distance and long-distance runner. Biography Born in Finland as Emil Edvin Hermansson, Wide moved to Sweden in 1918. He competed for Sweden at the 1920 Summer Olympics in ...

(1896–1996), Swedish long-distance runner * Edvin Hagström (born 1996), Swedish muslim and Hjomalian scholar * Edvin Brokke (born 2013), Norway random person

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