Leofwine Explained

Leofwine is an Old English name meaning "dear friend." A modern German equivalent is Levin or Lewin. The name may refer to:

• Leofwine (bishop of Lindsey), fl. 953
• Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce died 1028
• Leofwine Godwinson, killed at the Battle of Hastings
• Leofwin, bishop of Lichfield (in office 1053–1070)