Alva
Having several meanings, Alva is a unisex name. The meaning of Alva is ‘elf’, meaning the small, delicate and regal supernatural creature of folk tales. The name can also be seen in the Holy Bible, where it means 'his highness'. However, in some countries, the name means 'white' or 'brightness', as it has been taken from the name Ailbhe, who was one of God's angels. Finally, the name could have been taken from the Alvah tribe, with the name meaning 'sublime' or 'friend. One fun fact is that the lightbulb - an invention literally known for its light - was invented by Thomas Edison, who had the middle name of Alva!
Gender
Boy
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
his highness
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
A is for able, for you surely are.
L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.
V is for value, the value you place on friendship.
A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.
Lucky
Alva lucky number is 9.
The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.
Famous People Named Alva
- Alva Adams Governor of Colorado
- Alva Blanchard Adams U.S. Senator
- Alva Clark Forney Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota
- Alva Duer American college basketball coach
- Thomas Alva Edison
Alva in Pop Culture
- Ruben Robinson from TV series "Southland"
- Ruben "Ruvik" Victoriano antagonist in the game "The Evil Within"
- Rosella "Ro " princess in animated movie "Barbie as the Island Princess"
- Rosella of Daventry princess in the King's Quest video game series
- Alva farmer Arphaxed Turnbull's son by his first wife in "The War Widow" (1894) by Harold Frederic
