Female Name
Elvina
ɛl.ˈvin.ə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
elderly
elven folk
elves
ends in -ina
feminine forms
footballers
friendship
isograms
nobility
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
70/100
Meaning & Etymology
Elvina is a variant of the name Alvina, which is of Old English origin. The name Alvina itself is derived from the Old English elements 'ælf' meaning 'elf' and 'wine' meaning 'friend', thus the name can be interpreted as 'elf friend' or 'friend of the elves'. This name carries a mystical and ancient connotation, often associated with folklore and mythology.
Etymology
Original Form:
Alvina
Evolution:
The name evolved from Alvina to Elvina, possibly due to regional linguistic variations and the influence of other languages.
Source:
Old English