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Alvin
AL-vihn
Alvin (name) means a male given name of Old English origin, meaning "elf friend", also the name of several towns in the United States. Example: “Alvin, Texas was named after a railway employee.”
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A male given name of Old English origin, meaning "elf friend", also the name of several towns in the United States.
"Alvin, Texas was named after a railway employee."
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Etymology
From Old English Ælfwine, made up of ælf ("elf") + wine ("friend").
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What does “Alvin” mean?
The word “Alvin” means a male given name of Old English origin, meaning "elf friend", also the name of several towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Alvin”?
“Alvin” is pronounced AL-vihn (/ˈælvɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alvin” in a sentence?
Here is “Alvin” used in a sentence: “Alvin, Texas was named after a railway employee.”
What part of speech is “Alvin”?
“Alvin” is a name.
Where does the word “Alvin” come from?
The word “Alvin” comes from Old English. From Old English Ælfwine, made up of ælf ("elf") + wine ("friend").
Is “Alvin” a common word?
“Alvin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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