Pet Name Detail

Either Male or Female

The meaning of the name Alva is Elf

The origin of the name Alva is Scandinavian

Notes:

Alva is a Scandinavian feminine name that ultimately derives from the Old Norse element alf, meaning elf. It it also a masculine variant of the Hebrew name Alvah, meaning "his highness." 

Famous bearers: Alva Myrdal, Swedish sociologist, politician, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Alva Adams, former governor of Colorado. Alva Belmont, American suffragette. Alva Forsius, Finnish midwife and social worker. Alva, character in the film Klaus.

People who like the name Alva also like: Oliver, August, Liam, Milo, Adrian, Grayson, Anders, Ava, Aurora, Alma, Amelia, Aria, Ophelia, Alice