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Alvina

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Pronounced al-VEE-nah /ælˈvi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Alvin — from Old English Aelfwine/Aethelwine, 'an elf friend; a noble friend'Medium

In 30 seconds: A noble/elf friend: Alvina is a feminine of Alvin — 'an elf friend; a noble friend'. Soft, vintage, and warm (said 'al-VEE-nah').
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Origin MediumEnglish, German
MeaningA feminine of Alvin — from Old English Aelfwine/Aethelwine, 'an elf friend; a noble friend'
U.S. rank (2025)#6129 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,499

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alvina is a feminine of Alvin — from Old English Aelfwine, 'an elf friend', or Aethelwine, 'a noble friend' (wine, 'friend'). A soft, vintage, lyrical name; the -ina ending personalizes it (said 'al-VEE-nah'; nickname Vina).

It registers thinly today. Rare, a-noble-or-elf-friend at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Alvin means 'an elf friend' or 'a noble friend' (Old English aelf/aethel, 'elf/noble', plus wine, 'friend') — Alvina is its soft feminine, vintage and lyrical (said 'al-VEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Alvina — root etymology

Variations

AlviniaElvinaAlwina

Nicknames

Vina

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If you like Alvina…

Alvin— the masculine root name
Alyna— another English name
Audrina— echoes that soft -na sound
Deanna— a fellow English choice
Marlena— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alvina mean?

Alvina is a feminine of Alvin — Old English 'an elf friend; a noble friend'.

How do you pronounce Alvina?

It's said al-VEE-nah /ælˈvi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alvina a boy or girl name?

Alvina is a girl's name.

How popular is Alvina?

Alvina is a rare name in the U.S.

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