Elvira

Elvira Meaning & Origin

About Elvira
The name Elvira is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Visigothic name Alwara, which means "truthful" or "trustworthy." Elvira can also be traced back to the Arabic name Al-Wahra, meaning "the white one." Additionally, it is associated with the Germanic name Alberich, which means "ruler of all" or "elf ruler." Overall, the name Elvira carries connotations of honesty, purity, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elvira are female.

Elvira Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 11.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E41060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH0 L V AY1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ɛlˈvaɪrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elvira in Braille

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

The name Elvira in braille

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

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

The name Elvira in sign language

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