Meaning: Elf warrior
The story
Alvar comes from the Norse Alfarr, combining the elf element with an element for army or warrior. It is documented in Swedish and Estonian use.
Nicknames
- Al
Spellings & variants
- Alfarr
- Alver
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Alvar comes from Swedish and Old Norse.
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