feminine Elvíra

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Origin:
germanic
Name Root:
(*aljaz / aljis / *aljǭ *wēraz) (*gailaz *wēraz / *waraz) (ilbirah) > allovera > guilvira
Meaning:*
This name is a Spanish form derived from the Visigothic “aliwēr,” composed of two elements; “*aljaz / aljis / *aljǭ,” meaning “other, another, else, foreign” plus “*wēraz,” meaning “true, trustworthy.” The second hypothesis is from the Old Gothic name “Guilvira” from various Germanic combinations such as “*gailaz plus *wēraz / *gailaz plus *waraz. However, it is possibly of Arabic origin, meaning “the white,” linked to the Spanish “elva” (Latin: albinus). This hypothesis is supported by the ancient name of the city of Granada, which was “Elvira,” a Spanish adaptation of Arabic “Ilbirah” (bab Ilbirah). 1) Saint Caecilius of Elvira is venerated as the patron saint of Granada, Spain. Tradition makes him a Christian missionary of the 1st-century, during the Apostolic Age. He evangelized the town of “Iliberri or Iliberis” (Elvira/Granada) and became its first bishop. He is thus considered the founder of the Archdiocese of Granada, established around 64 AD. 2) Elvira of Castile (~1100–1135) was the first Queen of Sicily. 2) Elvira Ramírez (~935–986) was a Leonese princess who served as a regent of the kingdom during the minority of her nephew Ramiro III of León.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #4453


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #532

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Numerological Values: #4

Order, practicality, sincerity and hard work are some of the character traits associated with this number. A number 4 person is disciplined, serious, honest and will work steadily to achieving his goal. Such a person can bring order to an otherwise chaotic situation.

Chakra Number: #4
Heart Chakra "Anahata"

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Color meaning: Green

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Name Songs

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Artist
elvira la vampira
francesco baccini
elvira
hervÉ vilard
chanson d'elvira
monique leyrac
elvira
oak ridge boys
elvira
the oak ridge boys
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william sheller

Notable People and Personalities

Elvira Betrone, Italian Actress
Elvira Casazza, Italian Mezzo-soprano
Elvira De Hidalgo, Spanish Soprano And Singing Teacher
Elvira Dones, Albanian Writer, Journalist And Screenwriter
Elvira Donnarumma, Italian Singer
Elvira Leonardi, Italian Designer
Elvira Lindo, Spanish Writer
Elvira Madigan, Danish Artist
Elvira Notari, Italian Director
Elvira Ramírez (935–986), Second Daughter Of The King Of León Ramiro Ii
Elvira Savino, Italian Politician
Elvira Sellerio, Italian Publisher