Name meaning
Selwyn
may mean “hall friend”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, Welsh
- Say it
- SEL-win
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Selwyn comes from an English surname, often explained from the Old English sele, hall, and wine, friend. This is not certain.
Roots
Old English sele (hall) + wine (friend) (uncertain).
Where it is used
A surname turned first name.
Selwyn name FAQ
What does the name Selwyn mean?
Selwyn may mean “hall friend”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old English sele (hall) + wine (friend) (uncertain).
Where does the name Selwyn come from?
Selwyn is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, Welsh families.
How do you pronounce Selwyn?
Selwyn is usually pronounced SEL-win.
Is Selwyn a boy's or a girl's name?
Selwyn is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.