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in reply to a message by renee josselin
Hi Renee Josselin,
Alvina (Alwina, Alvine, Alwine) is a female form of the male name Alvin / Alwin, which is short for either Alfwin (Old High German: elf + friend) or Adalwin (Old High German: noble + friend).
The name became very popular in Germany in the beginning of the 19th century but was used earlier as well. I have no idea from which century it was used.
Regards, Satu
Alvina (Alwina, Alvine, Alwine) is a female form of the male name Alvin / Alwin, which is short for either Alfwin (Old High German: elf + friend) or Adalwin (Old High German: noble + friend).
The name became very popular in Germany in the beginning of the 19th century but was used earlier as well. I have no idea from which century it was used.
Regards, Satu
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