Modern form of the Greek name Γαληνός (Galenos), which meant “calm” from Greek γαλήνη (galene). It was borne by a 2nd-century BC Greco-Roman physician who contributed to anatomy and medicine. In modern times the name is occasionally given in his honour.
People with the name Lefwin have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
From an Old French form of the Germanic name Amelina, originally a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element amal meaning “work”. The Normans introduced this name to England.