Boy name
Alvin name meaning
“friend of elves”
Alvin is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning friend of elves through Old English Ælfwine. That source combines ælf, meaning elf, with wine, meaning friend. The spelling Alvin can also represent other related Germanic names, making Ælfwine one established source for it.
What does Alvin mean?
Friend of elves
In Indonesian: sahabat makhluk peri
Origin and cultural usage of Alvin
One established source is Old English Ælfwine, from ælf ‘elf’ and wine ‘friend’. Alvin can also represent other related Germanic names.
Name combinations with Alvin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alvin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Alvin Kusumawardhana Prasetya
Meaning of each word
- Alvin: friend of elves
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
- Prasetya: pledge of loyalty, vow
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Alvin Suprayitno Mandra
Meaning of each word
- Alvin: friend of elves
- Suprayitno: very watchful and careful
- Mandra: soft, low-toned
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Alvin Bima
Meaning of each word
- Alvin: friend of elves
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Meaning of each word
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Alvin: friend of elves
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Alvin Dipo
Meaning of each word
- Alvin: friend of elves
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
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Meaning of each word
- Alvin: friend of elves
- Nuryanto: light; the name element Yanto
- Guritno: verse, composition
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How to pronounce Alvin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭ꧀ꦮ꦳ꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜ᮪ᮗᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Alvin a boy’s name?
Yes, Alvin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Alvin ranks #852 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alvin
Famous people named Alvin
- Alvin Lie · b. 1961
- Alvin Adam · b. 1971
- Alvin Bahar
- Alvin Lubis · b. 1978
- Alvin Smith
- Alvin Azhar
- Alvin Cahyadi
- Alvin Joni · b. 1967
- Alvin Keanu Budiman · b. 2015
- Alvin Latief
- Alvin Lim
- Alvin Nugraha · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Alvin
What is the meaning of Alvin?
Alvin means friend of elves. One established source is Old English Ælfwine, from ælf ‘elf’ and wine ‘friend’. Alvin can also represent other related Germanic names.
Is Alvin a boy’s name?
Yes, Alvin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Alvin?
Alvin is of European origin.
How many syllables does Alvin have?
Alvin has 2 syllables (Al-vin) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Alvin?
Alvin ranks #852 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alvin?
Some ideas: Alvin Kusumawardhana Prasetya; Alvin Suprayitno Mandra; Alvin Bima.
Famous people named Alvin?
Notable people named Alvin include Alvin Lie, Alvin Adam, Alvin Bahar.
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