Alduin

The first name Alduin is an old German variant of the name Aldwin. Figuratively, this name means 'the old friend' or 'the wise friend'.

What does the name Alduin mean?

Alduin is a historical German form of the name Aldwin. In a figurative sense, the name stands for 'the old friend' or 'the wise friend'. The roots of the name lie in Old High German and consist of the elements alda or alt, meaning 'old', 'experienced', or 'sensible', and wini, meaning 'the friend'. An alternative form of the name is Alduino.

Where does the name Alduin come from?

Alduin has its origins in Old High German and means 'the old friend'. The word components alda or alt represent 'old', 'experienced', or 'sensible', while wini means 'the friend'. These elements are also of Old High German origin.

How do you pronounce Alduin?

The pronunciation of Alduin is two syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Al-du-in' [alˈduː.ɪn], starting with an open sound and ending with a two-part final syllable. The gentle transition in the ending gives the name a certain dynamism. Overall, Alduin sounds calm, melodious, and slightly mystical - smooth, flowing, and present.

When is the name day of Alduin?

The name day for Alduin is celebrated on November 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Alduin is a rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 2015, reaching 1,234th place in the Scottish first name charts. In the last ten years, Alduin has been given as a first name there fewer than 10 times, placing it at 2,524th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1974 and 2024, it ranks 4,203rd in Scotland.