Name Elvira

Q: Meaning of Elvira?

Elvira means 'all true', 'trustworthy' (from Gothic 'al' = all + 'wērs' = true), 'foreign' (from Gothic 'ali') or 'carefree' (from Gothic 'gails'). In Arabic, Elvira means 'exalted' and deriving from Álvaro, Elvira has the meaning 'warlike elf' (from Old High German 'alf' = elf + 'heri' = army/warrior) and 'guardian' (from Germanic 'al' = all + 'wart' = guardian).

Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Elvira

Elvira is a ♀ female name.

Origin of Elvira

Elvira is a Spanish name of unknown origin. Elvira possibly derived from the Gothic name Guilvira or is of Arabic origin. Besides, Elvira is a feminine form of the masculine Spanish name Álvaro.

Meaning of Elvira

Elvira means “all true”, “trustworthy” (from Gothic “al” = all + “wērs” = true), “foreign” (from Gothic “ali”) or “carefree” (from Gothic “gails”). In Arabic, Elvira means “exalted” and deriving from Álvaro, Elvira has the meaning “warlike elf” (from Old High German “alf” = elf + “heri” = army/warrior) and “guardian” (from Germanic “al” = all + “wart” = guardian).