Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Good friend or companion, Friend of God, God's Friend
Pronunciation: GOD-win, /ˈɡɒd.wɪn/, G AA D W IH N
Popularity Rank: #3,186
Godwin was a medieval Bishop of Lichfield.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 1, 2024
Derived from the Old English name 'Godwine', which is composed of the elements 'god' meaning 'good' or 'god' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. It signifies a person who is a good friend or companion.
The name Godwin is of English origin and means Good friend or companion, Friend of God, God's Friend. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Godwin is commonly found in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and 70 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GOD-win
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡɒd.wɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AA D W IH N
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Godwin is recorded 19,941 times globally, ranking it as the 3,186th most common name worldwide.
Godwin is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 15,284 occurrences, making it the 46th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Godwin is found among 1 in every 76 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #46 | 1 : 76 |
| Ghana | #134 | 1 : 147 |
| South Africa | #2,423 | 1 : 3,085 |
| United States of America | #5,599 | 1 : 4,178 |
| Italy | #5,204 | 1 : 4,548 |
| United Kingdom | #3,407 | 1 : 2,458 |
| United Arab Emirates | #3,717 | 1 : 5,001 |
| Saudi Arabia | #15,900 | 1 : 21,266 |
| Cameroon | #1,684 | 1 : 3,211 |
| Malta | #175 | 1 : 202 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Godwin from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Godwin was a medieval Bishop of Lichfield.
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