king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
"King Edwin, a ruler of Northumbria who embraced Christianity during his reign from 585 to 633, is remembered for establishing the faith in England."
A male given name from Old English.
"Edwin was named after his grandfather, a tradition that honors an Old English given name."
The name Edwin comes from Old English Ēadwine, meaning "wealthy friend." It traveled into modern usage as a traditional given name derived from this ancient Germanic root.