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Alvena

Quick answerThe name 'Alvena' is generally considered a feminine given name meaning "elf friend" or "elf companion," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *wine* (friend).

Old English · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,067
TrendRevival
Peak year1920
Syllables3
OriginOld English
LanguageOld English
CultureEnglish
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 3
Global rank#15,067

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Alvena

The name 'Alvena' is generally considered a feminine given name meaning "elf friend" or "elf companion," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *wine* (friend).

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Etymology

The name 'Alvena' is generally considered a feminine given name meaning "elf friend" or "elf companion," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *wine* (friend). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no strong religious ties; historically, it saw modest popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the revival of Anglo-Saxon names.

Alvena currently ranks #15,067 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.

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