Elva
Meaning of Elva
Elva is a female name with origins in multiple cultures. It is derived from the Old Norse name "Alvá," which means "elf warrior" or "noble elf." The name Elva has associations with beauty, grace, and strength. In American English as well as British English, Elva is pronounced as EL-vuh (/ˈɛlvə/). Variations of the name include Alva. According to data for newborns in the United States of America, Elva has been consistently given to a moderate number of girls over the years, peaking in popularity in the early 1920s. Despite fluctuations in usage, Elva remains an endearing choice for parents looking for a unique and timeless baby girl's name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EL-vuh (/ˈɛlvə/)
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Notable People Named Elva
| Elva Hsiao is a Taiwanese singer known for her R&B-influenced ballads and has released fourteen studio albums, achieving great commercial success in the Chinese pop music industry since signing a record deal in 1998. |
| Elva Macias - Elva Macías Grajales is a renowned Mexican poet, writer, and essayist. |
| Elva Dryer is an American long-distance runner who competed in the 5000 and 10,000 meters and represented the United States at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Elva Martha García Rocha was a Mexican politician and co-founder of the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Mexico City from September 1997 until September 2000. |
| Elva Shartel Ferguson was an American newspaper editor and the First Lady of Oklahoma Territory from 1901 to 1906. |
