Alcuin

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Gender Masculine
Usage Anglo-Saxon, Frankish (?)
Pronounced Pron. ALK-win(Old English)  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsEalhwine, Alhwin, Alchoin, Alchuine, Alchuinus, Alchwinus, Alcuine, Alcuinus, Alquinus, Alcwyn

Meaning & History

Old French name of Germanic origin, derived from Old Germanic alhs "temple" and wini "friend" (compare Alawin and Ealhwine). Alcuin was an 8th-century Anglo-Saxon scholar and theologian. He was also a teacher at the court of Charlemagne.
Added 3/22/2009 by anonymous
Edited 1/24/2024 by jocatchi, Mike C and SeaHorse15