Friend of peace
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪn.frɛd/
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Winfred is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Friend of peace". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: /ˈwɪn.frɛd/. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Γυναικειοδότης
Woman-giver
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈwɪn.frɛd/
IPA
/wi.nˈfɾɛd/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Winfred is mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as a female name. The name Winfred carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
10th century
Historical records show that Winfred is listed in the Domesday Book as a place name. The name Winfred carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
11th century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Winfred
Friend of man, fair-haired, wolf strength
וִינְתָּרָד
Grace, friend of man
Γυναικειοδότης
Woman-giver
Venantia
Coming, bringing
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