Gerwin is a
Dutch and
German
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given name, containing the Germanic roots ''ger'' ("spear") and ''win'' ("friend").
Gerwin
at the Meertens Institute database of given names in the Netherlands. Notable people with the name include:
*Gerwin Pardoel
Gerwin Pardoel (born 12 May 1981), better known by his stage name Gers Pardoel or mononymously as Gers, is a Dutch rapper. He rose to fame in 2009, due to his successful collaboration with The Opposites on the single " Broodje Bakpao". Pardoel' ...
(born 1981), Dutch rapper known as Gers
*Gerwin van der Werf
Gerwin van der Werf (born June 13, 1969 in De Meern) is a Dutch author of novels, songwriter and instrumentalist. In April 2010 his first novel, 'de Gewapende Man,' was published by Uitgeverij Contact. In January 2010, his poem 'Misbruik' won t ...
(born 1969), Dutch novelist and composer
See also
* Gervin
* Gerwen, a village in Dutch Brabant, derived from "Gerwin's home"
* Georg Gottfried Gervinus
Georg Gottfried Gervinus (20 May 1805 – 18 March 1871) was a German literary and political historian.
Biography
Gervinus was born in Darmstadt. He was educated at the gymnasium of the town, and intended for a commercial career, but in 1825 he b ...
(1805–1871), German literary and political historian
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