Merwin (name)

Merwin is a surname and a given name of English and Welsh origin.

Origin and Meaning:

English: The surname Merwin is derived from the Old English elements "mere" meaning "famous" or "sea" and "wine" meaning "friend." Therefore, the surname could be interpreted as "famous friend" or "friend of the sea." It can also be a locational surname derived from places in England such as Marwyns in Worcestershire.
Welsh: The given name Merwin is a variation of the Welsh name Mervyn, derived from the Welsh elements "mawr" meaning "great" and "wyn" meaning "fair" or "blessed." This results in a meaning of "great and fair" or "great and blessed."

Usage:

Merwin is used as both a given name and a surname, though it is more commonly found as a surname. As a given name, it is typically male.

Notable People:

W. S. Merwin (1927-2019): American poet, translator, and conservationist, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
Several other individuals with the surname Merwin exist in various fields such as business, academia, and the arts.

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