Elvin
Meaning of Elvin
Elvin is a male name with Turkish origins. It is pronounced as el-VEEN in Turkish and EL-vin in English. The name Elvin has variations, such as Alvin. In the United States, the popularity of the name Elvin has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been given to around 100 newborn boys each year, with a rank around 1500. The name Elvin has a timeless quality and may appeal to parents looking for a unique yet familiar name with international flair.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as el-VEEN (/el'vi:n/)
English
- Pronunced as EL-vin (/ˈɛlvɪn/)
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Notable People Named Elvin
| Elvin Ernest Hayes, also known as "the Big E", is a legendary former professional basketball player, renowned for his offensive and defensive skills, and is considered one of the best power forwards in NBA history. |
| Elvin Richard Bishop is an American blues and rock music singer, guitarist, bandleader, and songwriter, known for his contributions to the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame. |
| Elvin Ray Jones was an influential American jazz drummer known for his work with John Coltrane and his own groups, and he was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. |
| Elvin R. Heiberg III - Elvin Ragnvald Heiberg III was a United States Army general and Chief of Engineers from 1984 to 1988. |
| Elvin Lamont Bethea, a former professional football player, spent his entire career as a defensive end with the Houston Oilers and was the first person from North Carolina A&T State University to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003. |
| Major Elvin Ragnvald Heiberg I was the governor of Cotabato in the Philippines and was killed in action during World War I. |
| Elvin J. Cassell - Elvin John "Al" Cassell was an American football and basketball coach, known for his successful tenure at Jamestown College and Olivet College. |
| Elvin Oscar Butcher was a college football and basketball player for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee. |
| Elvin L. Martinez is an American politician and attorney from Florida. |
| Elvin Aliyev is an Azerbaijani professional footballer currently playing for Polotsk in the Belarusian Second League. |
| Elvin J. Hansen is a Danish politician affiliated with the Social Democrats, who served as the mayor of Odder Municipality and has been a member of the municipal council since 1986. |
