Elva
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Elva
The name 'Elva' primarily means "elf" or "magical being," derived from the Old English element *ælf*.
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Etymology
The name 'Elva' primarily means "elf" or "magical being," derived from the Old English element *ælf*. It is used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland and the UK, with notable historical context as a variant of the Irish name Ailbhe, borne by a 6th-century female saint.
Elva currently ranks #3,665 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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