Name:
Alvar
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Finnish, Germanic, Swedish
Meaning:
Alvar is a Swedish, Finnish and Estonian variant of Oliver. The name Oliver is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Alfihar', itself derived from the words 'alf', which means 'elf', and 'heri', which means 'a warrior'. The name Oliver therefore means 'elf warrior'.
Pronunciation:
AHL-vahr
The Five Elements:
Fire