Alva
GirlOrigin: Norse · Hebrew
Meaning
“Swedish and Norwegian feminine of Alf, 'elf'; also a Hebrew-derived Biblical name Alvah”
Cultural Notes
Thomas Alva Edison carried it as a middle name.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1880s
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Famous People Named Alva
- Alva Myrdal (Nobel-winning Swedish sociologist)
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