Alv

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Alfr, from Proto-Germanic *Albiz, and alfr (elf, supernatural being). Also a short form of compound names with the element, such as Toralv. Cognate with Faroese Álvur and Icelandic Álfur.

Proper noun

Alv m (definite Alven)

  1. a male given name from Old Norse, meaning “elf”, feminine equivalent Alva
  2. (Norse mythology) name of a dwarf
  • alv (elf)

References

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