Elvira name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 16th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Gothic, German, Arabic and Germanic

Usage: English, German, Italian, Spanish, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Elvira

e-lvi-ra

Meaning: True to All, White, Elfin, Lively and Noble and Guardian

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What does Elvira mean?
Variations of Elvira
How popular is Elvira?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Elvira
Sibling Names for Elvira
Famous People Named Elvira
Lists having Elvira

What does Elvira mean?

Persistent and Loved Elvira chiefly is used in Greenlandic, Faroese, Icelandic, English, German, Italian, Norwegian, Finnish, Spanish, Swedish and Danish aimed at both boys and girls, meaning of Elvira is "True to All, White, Elfin, Lively or Noble and Guardian" is originated from Arabic, Gothic, German and Germanic.

Elvira is effeminate form of Alvaro. Also Alvaro is form of A Germanic Name in Spanish language. Alvaro is also form of The German Name Alwart in Spanish language. Alvaro's meaning is Guard, Protector and Deep is rooted from Germanic, Italian and Spanish.

The name is celebrated on July 16th.

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How do I pronounce Elvira?

The three syllabled name Elvira is commonly pronounced as e-lvi-ra. The name can also be pronounced as el-vira or ell-veer-uh.

Variants of Elvira

Albira, Elvina, Alvina, Elvia, Elwine, Elvi, Elvy, Ellevi, Elsevi, Elva

Names that rhyme with Elvira

How popular is the name Elvira?

Elvira was a popular name in United States. Over 26733 babies have been named Elvira since 1880. When at the peak of its usage in 1914, 592 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 254th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 147 years. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names an astonishing 66 times Elvira is common in Sweden where over 2743 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

At the peak of its usage in 2014, it ranked 29th when 401 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Elvira is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1900 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1924, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 403 on girl names chart when 42 babies were named Elvira. Over 1429 people have been named Elvira in France. Elvira is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 1999 when it ranked 2770th.

In Belgium, it has been in use since 1997 and achieved its top ranking of 904 in 2003.

However things change on global perspective, Elvira is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in Russia.

Also the baby name is popular in Philippines, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Spain, Peru, Guatemala, Angola, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, Mozambique, Venezuela, Cuba, Chile, Tajikistan, Indonesia, Paraguay, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Albania.

According to our evaluation, over 1150000 babies have been named Elvira globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			3138	51
2017			2618	66
2016			2626	66
2015			3238	50
2014			3034	55

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Facts

Elvira in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	78	2311	1999
	0	0	0	5900
	0	4	7101	9957
	0	4	713	948
	0	0	915	0

Numerological aspects of Elvira

Your personal progress matters more than your professional achievements and goals. You are a freethinker. Instead of letting your past pull you back, travel to your future and focus on making plans on how to realize your goals. People see you as a stubborn and inflexible person. You can stare at a wall and not feel bored because of your busy mind. Replace your comfort zone with adventures and the fear of the unknown with excitement to experience and learn new things.

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Merritt - Meaning of Merritt is Boundary Gate or Deserving is predominantly used in English and English and is bestowed upon both sexes is originated from Old English. Among boy names, prevailing Merritt bagged 394th position in 1899 in United States
Anastasia means Surrender or Risen One is a gender-neutral name and is used notably in German and Swedish is originated from Old Greek
Abbie - The prevalent and venerable unisex name Abbie has origin in Hebrew, African-Akan and Spanish which is substantially used in Hindi, Norwegian and Danish languages, Abbie means "My Father is Light, My Father Rejoices or Father of Joy"
Tenley - The popular unisex name Tenley has origin in Old English which is substantially used in English language, Tenley means "Denniss Field"

Marlee - Commonly Accepted Marlee came from Germanic and Old English languages is a gender-neutral name, especially used in English and Swedish, meaning of Marlee is "Pleasant Wood"

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Sibling Names for Elvira

If you're looking for the perfect name for your little girl, Elvira is a beautiful choice. But what about when it comes to finding sibling names that complement it? Here are some options that work well with Elvira, ranging from classic and timeless to more unique and modern.

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Famous people named Elvira

Elvira of Castile, Countess of Toulouse, countess consort of Toulouse
Elvira Madigan, stage name of a Danish tightrope walker and trick rider
Elvira Notari,
Elvira Arellano, international activist
Elvira of Castile, Queen of León,
Elvira Manuel, Spanish court official
Elvira Holzknecht, Austrian luger
Elvira de Hidalgo, prominent Spanish coloratura soprano
Elvira Kurt, Canadian comedian
Elvira Menéndez, queen consort of Leon by marriage to King Alfonso V
Elvira Lindo, Spanish journalist and writer
Elvira of Castile, Queen of Sicily, member of the House of Jiménez and the first Queen of Sicily
Elvira Nikolaisen, Norwegian singer-songwriter signed for Sony BMG

Elvira Possekel, West German athlete
Elvira Garner, 20th-century Florida author and watercolor illustrator
Elvira Popescu, Romanian-French stage and movie actress and theatre director
Elvira Nabiullina, Russian economist and head of the Central Bank of Russia
Elvira Quintillá in Plácido as Actress
Elvira Romei in Kindergarten as Actress
Elvira Ríos in Ven mi corazón te llama as Actress
Elvira Safiulina in Iris as Actress
Elvira Out in De stilte van het naderen as Actress
Elvira Haaland in Episode #1.7 as Actress
Elvira Troger in Sophie Gold, the Diary of a Gold Digger as Actress
Elvira Snow in Freaks as Actress

Elvira Poulianou in I lismonia as Actress
Elvira Alfaro is well-known for her acting in short Ciclo
In 1960 comedy, romance flick, O Cantor e a Bailarina, Elvira De Figueiredo portrayed Dressmaker.
In 1987, Elvira De La Puente portrayed the role of N In movie Sonata soledad.
In 1928 drama movie, Povara, Elvira Godeanu portrayed Mimi Predescu.
In 1949 comedy, drama flick, Canas al aire, Elvira Gosti characterized N.
Elvira Kralj, from 1953 drama film Jara gospoda, who played the Tercijalka.
In 1931 film, La llama sagrada, Elvira Morla characterized Señora de Taylor.
Elvira Neustaedtl, from 1980 comedy flick Johnny unser, who played N.
In 1949, Elvira Pagã portrayed the role of N in crime flick Dominó Negro.

Elvira Quintana, from 1962 comedy flick Lástima de ropa, who portrayed Rosa del Valle.
Elvira Velez, from 1938 movie Sorte Grande, who portrayed N.
Elvira Weil, from 1922 western flick Another Man's Boots, who characterized Nell Hadley.
In 1917 adventure film, Dioguinho, Elvira Latari portrayed N.
Elvira Kuliyeva played central role of Maral in 1980 drama flick Golnky shivnt v kyarizakh.
In 1962 drama, romance movie, Telefonçu qiz, Elvira Brunovskaya characterized Zarangiz.
Elvira Herrería, from 2004 comedy film A + (Amas), who portrayed Mar.
In 1969 action and drama film, Ang pulubi, Elvira Manahan portrayed N.

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