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)
- a male given name from Old Norse, meaning “elf”, feminine equivalent Alva
- (Norse mythology) name of a dwarf
Related terms
- alv (“elf”)
References
- Ivar Aasen (1878) Norsk Navnebog, eller Samling af Mandsnavne og Kvindenavne, →ISBN, page 5
- Statistisk sentralbyrå, Namnestatistikk: 302 males with the given name Alv living in Norway on January 1st 2022. Accessed on 17th July, 2022.