Erwin

Derived from the Germanic name Hariwini, composed of the elements hari "army" and win "friend". It may have merged somewhat with the Germanic name EBURWIN. A notable bearer was Erwin Schrodinger (1887-1961), an Austrian physicist who made contributions to quantum theory.

EOFORWINE   male   Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements eofor "boar" and wine "friend". This name was rarely used after the Norman conquest.
EQUIVALENTS
ANCIENT GERMANIC: Eburwin, Erwin, Hariwini
CROATIAN: Ervin
DUTCH: Erwin
GERMAN: Erwin
HUNGARIAN: Ervin
LATVIAN: Ervīns