Alvar - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Alvar \a-

, also used as girl's name Alvar, is pronounced AL-vah. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "elf or magical army, warrior". From Aelfhere. Also possibly an Anglicised form of Spanish Alvaro, meaning "all guard" in Old German. Architect Alvar Aalto.

Alvar has 5 variant forms: Albaro, Allvar, Alvaro, Alvarso and Alverio.

Baby names that sound like Alvar are Alvert, Alavaro and Alvern.

Alvar is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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