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Alvan 1
Gender Masculine
Usage Biblical
Scripts עַלְוָן(Ancient Hebrew)

Meaning & History

Derived from the Hebrew verb עָלָה ('alah) meaning "to ascend, to rise". Also compare the related name Alvah. In the Old Testament (Genesis 36:23), Alvan is the eldest son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite; in 1 Chronicles 1:40, he is called Alian.
Added 1/5/2015 by LMS
Edited 8/16/2024 by SeaHorse15 and LMS

Alvan 2


See Also

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