Malvin (given name)

Malvin (also Malwin ) is an Old High German first name. It is derived from the words Mahal for Court Square and Winni for a friend, which means the combination righteous friend. Another derivation indicates the time for Old German market as origin, and as a counselor at significance ( in court) or good friend. In French and English -speaking Malvin is used as a family name and first name. The name is derived there from Malle for bad and Ville for settlement from. The female form of the name is Malwine.

Bearers of the name

  • Melvin Calvin ( Calvin and Malvin ) ( 1911-1997 ), American chemist
  • Malvin Russell Goode (1908-1995), American journalist
  • Malvin Kamara, ( b. 1983 ), football player in England, Origin Sierra Leone
  • Malvin Wald, (1917-2008), American writer
  • Antoine de Malvin de Montazet II, Archbishop of Lyon 1758-1788
  • Arthur Malvin, (1922-1906), American composer
  • Dan Malvin, American specialist in visual effects
  • Malvino Salvador, (born 1976 ), Brazilian actor

Related names

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