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Alvina is a female given name, with the meaning "elf friend". It is the feminine form of Alvin, which comes from either the Old English name Ælfwine, containing the words ælf meaning "elf" and wine meaning "friend", or from the Old High German name Adelwin / Adalwin, meaning Noble Friend.

It is an uncommon name, first attested in mediaeval English records [1], and was revived in the 20th Century. Popularity waned after 1939, and now less than 0.001% of the British population is named Alvina. Diminutives of this name include Alvi, Alvy and Alwy.

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[edit] Famous people with this name

  • Anicée Alvina was a French Actress
  • Alvina Kong is a Chinese Actress
  • Alvina Krause was the founding director of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
  • Alvina Tan is a Malaysian musician. Alvina Tan's Website
  • Alvina Mardhani the founder of the I love Amanda Bynes fanclub

[edit] Other instances of this name

  • Alvina Valenta is a range of bridal dresses by Victoria McMillan.

[edit] Variations

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[edit] Female

  • Alvena
  • Elvina
  • Vena

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