Elva

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Elva means "elf" in Scandinavian and "white, noble" in Irish.
Popularity
Elva is not a very common name and is not ranked among the top 1000 in any country. In fact, it has only been used sporadically over the past few decades.

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Elva Name meanings & History

The name Elva is of Scandinavian and Irish origin. The name Elva means "elf" in Scandinavian and "white, noble" in Irish. Anglicized form of Ailbhe. Elva is mainly used as a female given name in Scandinavian and Irish cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Elva: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elva:

E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven

L: Liaison,Lovely,Languid,Legal,Luscious,Lover,Lazy

V: Vivacious,Variety,Versatility,Vexing

A: Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive

Elva is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people with the name Elva. However, there is a famous American actress who played a role in a popular soap opera in the 1930s and 1940s named Elva Josephson.

2.) ELVA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Anglicized form of Ailbhe, a Gaelic name of uncertain derivation. See AILBHE. Var: Alvy. (EL-VAH)


3.) Elva (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) elfin. See also Alva,Alvina.

Other Forms: Elvah, Elvie


4.) Elva (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Elva has several meanings, depending on the origin of the name. It can mean "white, bright, or shining" in Spanish or "elf friend" in Celtic.


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Description: The name Elva has varying origins, including Celtic, Spanish, and Latin. It is a shortened form of the name "Elvira" or "Alva.". Elva has several meanings, depending on the origin of the name. It can mean "white, bright, or shining" in Spanish or "elf friend" in Celtic. Spanish short form and Slovene diminutive of Elvira. Elva is most commonly used as a first name for baby girls. It can also be used as a surname.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Elva include Elva Hsiao, a Taiwanese singer, and Elva Lin, a Chinese model and actress.

5.) Elva (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Elva means "elf friend" or "noble friend". It is also derived from the Irish Gaelic name Ailbhe which means "white, fair".


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Description: Elva means "elf friend" or "noble friend". It is also derived from the Irish Gaelic name Ailbhe which means "white, fair". Spanish short form and Slovene diminutive of Elvira. Elva is a rare name that is currently more commonly used in Ireland than in other parts of the world. It is a great choice for parents looking for a unique and charming name for their baby girl.

6.) Elva (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Light, elf


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Description: Light, elf. Spanish short form and Slovene diminutive of Elvira. Elva is used as a feminine given name.

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Elva, including Elva Hill, an American athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and Elva Josephson, a Swedish actress known for her work in the 1960s and 70s.

7.) Elva (Female)

Usage: Albanian

Meanings: Both the Irish and Scandinavian origins of Elva have slightly different meanings. In Irish, the name means "white," "fair," or "noble," while in Scandinavian it means "elf."


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Description: The name Elva has two possible origins. It could be of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic word "ailbhe," which means "noble", or of Scandinavian origin, from the Old Norse "Elfr," which means "elf.". Both the Irish and Scandinavian origins of Elva have slightly different meanings. In Irish, the name means "white," "fair," or "noble," while in Scandinavian it means "elf.". Spanish short form and Slovene diminutive of Elvira. Elva is used as a baby girl's name.

8.) Elva (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) tiny

Other Forms: Elvie, Elvina, Elvah


9.) Elva (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "elf" or "fair, white, noble"


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Description: "elf" or "fair, white, noble". Feminine form of Alf 1. Elva is a name that is given to baby girls.

Famous People

Elva Josephson was a Swedish poet and writer, and Elva Hsiao is a Taiwanese pop singer.

Related Names to Elva

Alva, Elvie, Elvia, Alba, Aloma

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