The name-element may then originally have the meaning, "one who is promised or dedicated (to)". Others interpret this element as possibly being related to Old Icelandic laug and Latin lavare, in an ancient sense of "bathing for religious purification".
Origin of the name Edward: Derived from the Old English Eadweard (wealthy or fortunate guardian), a compound name composed of the elements Ä“ad (prosperity, wealth) and weard (guardian, protector). Edward is a royal name, having been borne by three Anglo-Saxon kings and eight kings of England.
Origin of the name Edwin: Borrowed from the English, Edwin is derived from the obsolete Old English Eadwine, a compound name composed of the elements ēad (prosperity, fortune, riches) and wine (friend): hence, “wealthy friend.†Var: Edwyn. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
Norse Meaning: The name Egil is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Egil is: Inspires fright.
From the Old Norse name Einarr, derived from the elements ein "one, alone" and arr "warrior". This name shares the same roots as einherjar, the word for the slain warriors in Valhalla.
Danish Meaning: The name Ejnar is a Danish baby name. In Danish the meaning of the name Ejnar is: warrior.
Meanings and history of the name Elin: | Edit. Medieval Scandinavian form of Helen, meaning "light". Pronounced: AY-lin. Welsh form of Helen. Pronounced: ELL-in.
French Meaning: The name Ellinor is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Ellinor is: Light.
Scandinavian Meaning: The name Eluf is a Scandinavian baby name.
In Norse mythology, Embla was the first woman. Her name comes from the Old Norse word for 'elm'. ... The mythological story of Embla appears in the Poetic Edda (compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources)and also in the Prose Edda (written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson).
