Elvin

Elvin Meaning & Origin

About Elvin
The name Elvin is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English name Ælfwine, which combines the elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "wine" meaning "friend." As such, Elvin can be interpreted as "elf friend" or "friend of the elves." It is a name that carries a sense of connection to the mystical and magical world of elves, symbolizing a person who is friendly, kind, and perhaps possesses a touch of enchantment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elvin are male.

Elvin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.02% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlvɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elvin in Braille

Here's how to represent Elvin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elvin in braille

How to Spell the Name Elvin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elvin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elvin in sign language

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