Alvaro
Meaning of Alvaro
The name Alvaro is of Spanish origin, pronounced ahl-VAH-roh. It is a strong and distinctive name often associated with nobility and valor. The name has historical roots in the Visigothic era, meaning "guardian" or "elf warrior," which adds an element of ancient mystique. Variations of the name include Alvar and Alvero. In the United States, Alvaro has maintained moderate popularity over the decades, consistently appearing in baby name rankings since the early 20th century. Notably, its highest rank was 456 in 1985, and it remains a beloved choice among parents seeking a unique yet culturally rich name for their sons.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ahl-VAH-roh (/alˈβa.ɾo/)
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Notable People Named Alvaro
| Alvaro Načinović is a former Croatian handball player who competed for Yugoslavia and Croatia. |
| Alvaro Fernandes Dias is a Brazilian politician who served as a senator for Paraná and was also the governor of the state, affiliated with the political party Podemos. |
| Álvaro Uribe Vélez is a Colombian politician who was the 31st President of Colombia from 2002 to 2010. |
| Álvaro Morata - Álvaro Borja Morata Martín is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a striker for Atlético Madrid and as the captain of the Spain national team. |
| Álvaro Colom Caballeros was a Guatemalan engineer, businessman, and politician who served as the President of Guatemala from 2008 to 2012 and was the General-Secretary of the political party, National Unity of Hope (UNE). |
| Álvaro Arbeloa Coca is a retired Spanish footballer and the current manager of Real Madrid Juvenil A, known for his versatility in playing as a right-back and occasionally on the left side. |
| Álvaro Pereira - Álvaro Daniel Pereira Barragán, a former professional footballer from Uruguay, was known for his versatility as a left-back and left midfielder. |
| Álvaro Vaz de Almada, 1st Count of Avranches, was a distinguished Portuguese knight and nobleman, known for his illustrious career in England, where he was honored as the 1st Count of Avranches and made a Knight of the Garter by King Henry VI. |
| Álvaro de Bazán, Marquis of Santa Cruz - Álvaro de Bazán y Guzmán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz, was a renowned Spanish admiral and nobleman. |
| Álvaro Alsogaray - Álvaro Carlos Alsogaray was an Argentine politician and economist known for his role as Minister of Economy and advocacy for classical liberalism in Argentina. |
| Álvaro García Linera - Álvaro Marcelo García Linera is a Bolivian politician, sociologist, and former guerilla who served as the 38th vice president of Bolivia from 2006 to 2019. |
| Álvaro Corbalán - Álvaro Julio Federico Corbalán Castilla is a retired Chilean major general known for his involvement in human rights violations during the military dictatorship in Chile. |
| Álvaro Manrique de Zúñiga, 1st Marquess of Villamanrique, was a Spanish nobleman and the seventh viceroy of New Spain from 1585 to 1590. |
| Álvaro Gómez Hurtado was a prominent Colombian lawyer, politician, and journalist, known for his involvement in the Colombian Conservative Party and his contributions to the Colombian Constitution of 1991, before his tragic murder by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. |
| Álvaro Fernández is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Plaza Colonia. |
