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First name Elva - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
German, English
Nameday
Meaning
The female first name Elva originates from the Scandinavian region and means "the elf" or "the white one". It is a shortened form of the names Alva or Alvilda and therefore has a similar meaning. In Norse mythology, Elva is the goddess of the elves and represents grace, beauty, and magic. The name is rather rare in Germany, but popular in Scandinavia and the USA.