Alva

Meaning

White or noble.

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic 'alba' meaning 'white' or 'Scotland,' or from Scandinavian roots related to nobility. The name may also derive from the Latin 'albus' meaning 'white.'

About the Name Alva

Alva is a unisex name with Scottish and Scandinavian roots that has been used in English-speaking countries. It is perhaps most famous as the middle name of inventor Thomas Alva Edison.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Alva