Leofwine

Old English

Etymology

From lēof (“dear, beloved”) and wine (“friend”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈle͜oːfˌwi.ne/, [ˈle͜oːvˌwi.ne]

Proper noun

Lēofwine m

a male given name
Leofwine Godwinson

References

PASE Domesday Leofwine 69 (Leofwine Godwinson).
Electronic Sawyer S 1503 (Will of Æþelstan Æþeling), a man named Leofwine is mentioned having given Æþelstan a white horse.
Electronic Sawyer S 1517 (Will of Eadwine of Caddington), Eadwine's son named Leofwine is mentioned as "Leofwine".

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