Selwyn

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname, in quiet use since the 19th century.
  • Any of a number of places in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and US.

Origin

  • Middle English form of . Also from the Old English given name Selewine, from sel + wine. The places are named after bearers of the surname.

Modern English dictionary

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