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Swedish · Old Norse

Alva

Pronounced AL-vuhShare

Meaning: Feminine form of Alf

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Alva is a Scandinavian feminine form of Alf. Its Nordic history is distinct from the English masculine name Alva, despite the shared spelling.

Nicknames

  • Allie

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Alva comes from Swedish and Old Norse.

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