Meaning: Its source is a Hebrew expression meaning "Brightness."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English and Swedish.

Alternative Spellings: Alvah

Popularity: The name Alva ranked 793rd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Meaning: Its source is a Hebrew expression meaning "Brightness."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Hebrew and English.

Nicknames: Allie

Compound Forms: Alvarita

Alternative Spellings: Alvah

Popularity: The name Alva ranked 1172nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.