Alva - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Alva \a-lva, al-va\ is pronounced AL-vah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "brightness". Also related to Latin Albin. Biblical name rarely used for men or women, in spite of Thomas Alva Edison's fame.

Alva has 2 variant forms: Alba and Alvah.

For more information, see also the related name Alvin.

Baby names that sound like Alva are Alvy and Alfa.

Alva is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Alva. Click here to compare Alva with related baby names.