Godwin
Meaning of Godwin
Originating from Old English, the name Godwin is a strong and masculine choice for a baby boy. It is derived from the elements "god," meaning "God" or "good," and "wine," meaning "friend" or "friendship." In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as god-win (/ˈɡɑd.wɪn/) in English and gohd-veen (/ˈɡoːt.viːn/) in German. The name Godwin has a long history and has been used for centuries. Although it is not as popular now as it once was, it still maintains a steady presence. In recent years in the United States, it has been given to around 8 to 22 newborn boys annually, with its highest ranking at 3699 in 1984. With its rich history and meaningful origins, Godwin is a name that carries strength and character.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as god-win (/ˈɡɑd.wɪn/)
German
- Pronunced as gohd-veen (/ˈɡoːt.viːn/)
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Notable People Named Godwin
| Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is a Nigerian politician and businessman who currently serves as the Governor of Edo State, having been elected in 2016. |
| Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele is a Nigerian politician, economist, and banker who was the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria until his suspension in 2023. |
| Godwin Alabi-Isama is a Nigerian retired military officer, author, and statesman known for his role as chief of staff during the Nigerian Civil War. |
| Godwin Maduka is a Nigerian-American doctor, businessman, and philanthropist known for founding the Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center and playing a major role in renaming his hometown from Nkerehi to Umuchukwu. |
| Major-General Sir William Godwin Michelmore was a distinguished British Army officer who served in both world wars and held prominent positions as aide-de-camp to King George VI and Lord Mayor of Exeter. |
| Godwin Osei Bonsu is a Ghanaian football defender who last played for Gaborone United S.C. |
| Godwin Okpara is a Nigerian former professional footballer known for his time as a defender and his participation in major international tournaments. |
| Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo is a Nigerian businessman and politician, known for being the chairman of The Orient Group of companies and a member of the Progressive Peoples Alliance. |
| Godwin Nii Dzanie Kotey, also known as Alloway, was a renowned Ghanaian boxing trainer who trained top boxers and made significant contributions to the growth of the industry. |
| Saint Godwin of Stavelot, a Benedictine abbot known for his bravery and miracles, has a feast day on October 28 and his name means "Friend of God" in Old English. |
| Godwin Zaki is a Nigerian professional footballer known for his position as a forward. |
| Godwin Iwelumo, a former Nigerian national team football player, now runs a football training academy in North Carolina, USA. |
| Godwin Withers - Godwin Robert James Withers was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, participating in the 10 mile walk competition. |
| Godwin Johnson is an Indian professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Indian Arrows in the I-League. |
| Godwin Awoke is an Anglican bishop in Nigeria and has been the Bishop of Ngbo since 2018. |
