Oswine
friend of God, divine friend
GenderBoyOriginAnglo-SaxonSay itOZ-winePopularityextremely rare
Pronounced OZ-wine
About the name Oswine
Oswine was a beloved king of Deira remembered for his humility and generosity, murdered through political betrayal. Gentle for an Old English king's name, and quite rare today.
Kind and humble, generous even to those beneath him in station.
Fun fact
Bede praised him as the most gracious and humble of all Northumbrian kings.
Nicknames for Oswine
OzWin
Variations
Famous people named Oswine
- Saint Oswine of Deira (king-martyr)